Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Larnaca and Thessaloniki are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 17 Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights. If you want to take off early, take the 06:20 Wizz Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 21:35 with Aegean Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your LCA to SKG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Thessaloniki (and then other corners of Greece) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Aegean Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Aegean Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LCA to SKG flights, with 93.85% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LCA and SKG:
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Right now, £17 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £34. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LCA to SKG by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Larnaca Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LCA touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Larnaca Airport from central Larnaca, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kms (2 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LCA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
If you're arriving on a late Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SKG:
Go where the road takes you with a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and venture far and wide through Thessaloniki and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Thessaloniki Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of Thessaloniki. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Thessaloniki in March.
Lock in your flight from Larnaca Airport to Thessaloniki Airport for July if you want to explore Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LCA to SKG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kms (190 miles) south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 121 kms (75 miles) south of Thessaloniki. No journey is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.