Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours.
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki one hour ahead of Munich.
Every week, there are 18 Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flights. If you want to take off early, select the 07:40 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 20:15 with Aegean Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your MUC to SKG flight.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Getting to Thessaloniki (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for MUC to SKG flights, with 88.49% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MUC and SKG:
Athens International Airport
Zurich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
£65 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Return flights start at £113. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book four months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to SKG.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MUC to SKG.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
Of the flights that depart from Munich Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Munich Airport is about 40 kms (25 miles) from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MUC:
Arriving at Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near SKG if you're catching a late Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Thessaloniki Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go to explore Thessaloniki and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Thessaloniki Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kms (10 miles) away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Munich Airport to Thessaloniki Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MUC to SKG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kms (190 miles) south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 121 kms (75 miles) south of Thessaloniki. No trip is complete without seeing Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
