Traveling from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG).
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Thessaloniki International Airport is located in Thessaloniki.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to SKG, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Traveling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometers from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SKG flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near SKG and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and explore beyond Thessaloniki's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport flight.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Central Thessaloniki is about 13 kilometers from Thessaloniki International Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport is $465. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,065. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to SKG. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Melbourne to SKG.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG). July is the most popular month to visit Thessaloniki. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Book a Melbourne to SKG plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Thessaloniki to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Thessaloniki
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Thessaloniki International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Thessaloniki:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Thessaloniki when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Church of Agia Sofia followed by Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometers south-west of Thessaloniki, a trip to Larisa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Next stop? Head for Acharnes. It's about 274 kilometers south of Thessaloniki and is known for highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
