Cheap flights from Crete to Thessaloniki from £37

Cheap flights from Crete to Thessaloniki from £37

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Thu, Jul 30
Heraklion HERThessaloniki SKG
£37
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Thu, Jul 30
Chania CHQThessaloniki SKG
£46
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Wed, Jul 29
Chania CHQThessaloniki SKG
£48
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Tue, Jul 28
Heraklion HERThessaloniki SKG
£50
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Thu, Jul 30
Chania CHQThessaloniki SKG
£51
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Thu, Jul 30
Heraklion HERThessaloniki SKG
£54
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Thu, Jul 30 – Mon, Aug 3
Heraklion HERThessaloniki SKG
£106
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Wed, Jul 29 – Fri, Jul 31
Chania CHQThessaloniki SKG
£110
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
Heraklion HERThessaloniki SKG
£112
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Tue, Jul 28 – Fri, Jul 31
Heraklion HERThessaloniki SKG
£115
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Thu, Jul 30 – Mon, Aug 3
Chania CHQThessaloniki SKG
£115
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Thu, Jul 30 – Sun, Aug 2
Heraklion HERThessaloniki SKG
£115
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How much do flights to Thessaloniki cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£37

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£54

Cheapest round-trip

£106

Nonstop flights in July

£21 – £148

Most popular airline

Aegean

Getting from Thessaloniki airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and private transfer. Best value: OASTH bus line 01X.

Thessaloniki is served by Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" (SKG), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The most economical choice is the OASTH express bus, while taxis offer a faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

€2; single ticket

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-55 min

€2; single ticket

every 30–60 min overnight (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

20-40 min

€20 – €35; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

€18 – €30; varies by demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-35 min

€35 – €60; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

€30 – €80; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Bus tickets can be purchased from the driver or at kiosks; exact change recommended.
  • Taxi fares are metered; airport pickups may include a small surcharge.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Thessaloniki

Depart from
Santorini (Thira) National
Arrive to
Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
564 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Crete to Thessaloniki in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Aegean
2332334
Ryanair
3213211
SKY express
1121111
Weekly flights: 41 totalDaily flights: 5.86 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Aegean
2333334
Ryanair
3213211
SKY express
1121111
Weekly flights: 42 totalDaily flights: 6 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Aegean
2333334
Ryanair
3213211
SKY express
1121111
Weekly flights: 42 totalDaily flights: 6 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Aegean
2233334
Ryanair
3213211
SKY express
1121111
Weekly flights: 41 totalDaily flights: 5.86 averageMost flights: Sunday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Crete to Thessaloniki

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Wizz Air MaltaWMTW4No
VoloteaVOEV7No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Thessaloniki

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C2°C
February11°C4°C
March14°C6°C
April19°C9°C
May24°C14°C
June29°C19°C
July33°C21°C
August32°C22°C
September27°C18°C
October21°C13°C
November16°C9°C
December10°C4°C
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Coldest month
2°C
January
Sunny days
315
days per year
Snow days
2
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
57%
32°C21°C
19 Jul
72%
28°C21°C
Monday
13 Jul
34°C21°C
20 Jul
61%
30°C21°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
34°C21°C
21 Jul
33°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
35°C22°C
22 Jul
35°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
17%
33°C24°C
23 Jul
31°C22°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
31°C21°C
24 Jul
28°C20°C
Saturday
18 Jul
58%
29°C22°C
25 Jul
30°C20°C
Travelers usually depart from Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, or Sitia Public when they travel from Crete to Thessaloniki. The distance between Crete and Thessaloniki is 564 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, SKY express, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, and Volotea. Crete and Thessaloniki have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Crete to Thessaloniki?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Crete and Thessaloniki takes around 1.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Crete and Thessaloniki?
The flight distance between Crete and Thessaloniki is 564 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Crete and Thessaloniki?
Several carriers operate flights between Crete and Thessaloniki. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SKY express, Ryanair, Aegean.
What are the most popular routes to and from Crete?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Crete and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Athens, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Tel Aviv, Munich, Tirana, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Naples, Larnaca, Barcelona.
What are the most popular routes to and from Thessaloniki?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Thessaloniki and London, Manchester, Larnaca, Athens, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tel Aviv, Glasgow, Liverpool, Kutaisi, Heraklion, Barcelona, Budapest, Amsterdam, Prague, Bristol, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Reykjavik.
What airports are near Thessaloniki?
The main airport in Thessaloniki is Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia. It is also served by Skopje Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia, Kavala International, Ioannina National, Nea Anchialos National, Kastoria National, Kozani National.
Which airlines fly between Crete and Thessaloniki?
Currently, you can fly between Crete and Thessaloniki with Aegean, SKY express, Ryanair, Wizz Air Malta, Volotea.
When’s the best time to travel between Crete and Thessaloniki?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Crete and Thessaloniki, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Crete and Thessaloniki?
Traveling between Crete and Thessaloniki, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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