Flying from Cork Airport (ORK) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Thessaloniki two hours ahead of Cork.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ORK to SKG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cork Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORK and SKG include:
London Gatwick Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is RM388. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM864. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ORK to SKG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cork Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORK to SKG.
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Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of the departures from Cork Airport, 70.51% land on time at their destination.
Cork Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Cork. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Cork Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to ORK:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cork Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Pick up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and discover Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are popular outlets you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to central Thessaloniki has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Cork Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Thessaloniki during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORK to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Thessaloniki, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres south to Athens to check off its leading sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in Greece, consider Larisa, about 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are among the biggest draws.