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Cheap flights from Thessaloniki to Athens

186 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Thessaloniki to Athens at a glance

186 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~17 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) cover 186 miles (299 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 6 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from Thessaloniki to Athens covers 186 miles (299 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. This is the most competitive route from Thessaloniki (SKG), with 6 airlines offering direct flights — the highest airline count of any destination from this airport. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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SKG (0 mi)ATH (186 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 186 miles. Direct carriers include A3, FR, LH, OA, U6 and US.

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Airlines on this route

6 airlines fly Thessaloniki → Athens. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
A3Direct
FRDirect
LHDirect
OADirect
U6Direct
USDirect
Baggage on Thessaloniki → Athens: on this route, A3 typically includes a carry-on, while FR and LH may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Thessaloniki to Athens — quick answers

How far is Thessaloniki from Athens by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) is 186 miles (299 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to Athens?

The average nonstop flight time from SKG to ATH is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Thessaloniki to Athens?

6 airlines serve this route nonstop: A3, FR, LH, OA, U6, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Thessaloniki → Athens

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~17 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Athens — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
6 airlines fly direct — rank 1 of 53 routes from Thessaloniki
Airline network
A3: 17 destinations from SKG; FR: 15 destinations from SKG; LH: 5 destinations from SKG
Alternative origin airports
KVA (Kavala, 91 mi); SKP (Skopje, 122 mi); PDV (Plovdiv, 145 mi)
Alternative destination airports
JMK (Mykonos, 84 mi); KTP (Kalamat, 121 mi); JTR (Santorini, 136 mi)
Nearby destinations
Mykonos, Greece (84 mi); Kalamat, Greece (121 mi); Santorini, Greece (136 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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