Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki is two hours behind Dubai and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your DXB to SKG flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between DXB and SKG:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Larnaca International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Right now, RM663 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,340. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DXB to SKG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DXB to SKG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Book a hotel close to SKG if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and discover Thessaloniki and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Thessaloniki. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to SKG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.