Travelling from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki is one hour ahead of Leipzig and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LEJ to SKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LEJ and SKG:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
At the moment, RM390 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM1,152. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LEJ to SKG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
77.68% of flights departing from Leipzig/Halle Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near LEJ? If you're catching an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go to explore Thessaloniki and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki International Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Thessaloniki. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LEJ to SKG sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience major highlights starting with Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.