Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Thessaloniki from £414

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Thessaloniki from £414

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Wed, May 6
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£414
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Thu, May 7
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£532
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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£555
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Fri, May 1
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£555
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Mon, May 4
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£560
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Fri, May 1
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£560
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Mon, May 4 – Sat, May 9
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£606
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Tue, May 5 – Sat, May 9
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£628
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Wed, May 6 – Tue, May 12
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£838
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Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£883
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Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£884
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Thu, May 7 – Wed, May 13
Johannesburg JNBThessaloniki SKG
£904
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How much do flights to Thessaloniki cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£414

Cheapest round-trip

£606

Average round-trip

£1,006

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

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
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
AegeanAEEA3No
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
RyanairRYRFRNo

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 Apr
15°C9°C
19 Apr
18°C8°C
Monday
13 Apr
16°C9°C
20 Apr
76%
19°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
17°C8°C
21 Apr
89%
19°C10°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
89%
17°C11°C
22 Apr
87%
19°C11°C
Thursday
16 Apr
88%
20°C11°C
23 Apr
19°C10°C
Friday
17 Apr
83%
20°C13°C
24 Apr
82%
17°C12°C
Saturday
18 Apr
18°C10°C
25 Apr
78%
15°C12°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 Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and Ryanair. 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, Kavala International, Ioannina National, Nea Anchialos National, Kozani National, Kastoria National.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Thessaloniki with Turkish Airlines, Aegean, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Ryanair.
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, Kavala International, Ioannina National, Nea Anchialos National, Kozani National, Kastoria 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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