Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Thessaloniki is two hours ahead of Birmingham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BHX to SKG flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jet2 offers direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Thessaloniki — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHX and SKG:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
At the moment, C$80 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$162. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BHX to SKG.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from BHX to SKG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of the departures from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Birmingham International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Consider booking a hotel close to SKG if you're catching a late Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and explore Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to central Thessaloniki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHX to SKG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.
