Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Heraklion.
Each week, there are 24 Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flights. To get going early, take the 00:05 Ryanair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:40 with Ryanair.
Your HER to SKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Thessaloniki (and then other destinations in Greece) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
Aegean Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates HER to SKG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between HER and SKG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Larnaca International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is ر.ق. 62. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 197. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HER to SKG.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HER to SKG.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER make it to their destination as scheduled 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HER:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Book a hotel near SKG if you're catching a late Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and discover Thessaloniki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks before travelling.
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'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HER to SKG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Thessaloniki, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Larisa is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No trip is complete without seeing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
