Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Thessaloniki from £279

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Thessaloniki from £279

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Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg HLAThessaloniki SKG
£279
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Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg HLAThessaloniki SKG
£283
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Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£286
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Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£292
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Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£294
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Wed, Sep 16
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£296
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Fri, Sep 11 – Fri, Sep 18
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£559
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Fri, Sep 11 – Fri, Sep 18
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£576
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Fri, Sep 11 – Fri, Sep 18
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£590
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Mon, Sep 14 – Sat, Sep 19
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£590
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Thu, Sep 17 – Mon, Sep 21
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£607
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Thu, Sep 17 – Mon, Sep 21
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£609
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How much do flights to Thessaloniki cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£279

Cheapest round-trip

£559

Average round-trip

£644

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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)

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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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Thessaloniki

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
AegeanAEEA3No
easyJetEZYU2Yes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
30 Aug
17%
34°C21°C
6 Sep
32°C22°C
Monday
31 Aug
33°C23°C
7 Sep
29°C19°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
34°C23°C
8 Sep
29°C18°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
17%
35°C24°C
9 Sep
31°C20°C
Thursday
3 Sep
57%
34°C23°C
10 Sep
32°C21°C
Friday
4 Sep
34°C23°C
11 Sep
30°C21°C
Saturday
5 Sep
35°C23°C
12 Sep
32°C21°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Thessaloniki. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Fly Safair, Aegean, easyJet, and Emirates. Johannesburg and Thessaloniki have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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, Crete.

Which airports are there in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.

What airports are near Thessaloniki?

The main airport in Thessaloniki is Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia. It is also served by Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Ioannina National, Kavala International, Kozani National, Kastoria National, Nea Anchialos National.

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki with Ryanair, Fly Safair, Aegean, easyJet, Emirates.

When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Thessaloniki?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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.

How many airports are there near Thessaloniki?

There are a number of airports in and around Thessaloniki. The main one is Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia and other nearby airports include Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Ioannina National, Kavala International, Kozani National, Kastoria National, Nea Anchialos National.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki arrive?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki depart?

What time do flights between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki arrive?

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