Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Thessaloniki from £479

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Thessaloniki from £479

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Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro SDUThessaloniki SKG
£479
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Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro SDUThessaloniki SKG
£479
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Mon, Aug 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGThessaloniki SKG
£480
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro SDUThessaloniki SKG
£482
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro GIGThessaloniki SKG
£516
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Tue, Aug 4
Rio de Janeiro SDUThessaloniki SKG
£529
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Fri, Aug 7 – Fri, Aug 14
Rio de Janeiro GIGThessaloniki SKG
£996
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Fri, Aug 7 – Fri, Aug 14
Rio de Janeiro GIGThessaloniki SKG
£1,004
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Fri, Aug 7 – Fri, Aug 14
Rio de Janeiro GIGThessaloniki SKG
£1,005
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Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
Rio de Janeiro SDUThessaloniki SKG
£1,036
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Tue, Aug 4 – Mon, Aug 10
Rio de Janeiro SDUThessaloniki SKG
£1,037
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Fri, Aug 7 – Thu, Aug 13
Rio de Janeiro GIGThessaloniki SKG
£1,101
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How much do flights to Thessaloniki cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£479

Cheapest round-trip

£996

Average round-trip

£1,229

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)

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Thessaloniki International Airport Macedonia
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Thessaloniki

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
AzulAZUADYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
AegeanAEEA3No

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
19 Jul
33°C24°C
26 Jul
29°C21°C
Monday
20 Jul
36°C24°C
27 Jul
31°C22°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
17%
36°C24°C
28 Jul
33°C23°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
17%
34°C23°C
29 Jul
34°C24°C
Thursday
23 Jul
57%
29°C21°C
30 Jul
32°C23°C
Friday
24 Jul
73%
28°C19°C
31 Jul
31°C22°C
Saturday
25 Jul
57%
27°C18°C
1 Aug
37°C23°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Thessaloniki. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Azul, LATAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, and Aegean. Rio de Janeiro and Thessaloniki have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
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, Ioannina National, Kavala International, Kozani National, Kastoria National, Nea Anchialos National.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Thessaloniki?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Thessaloniki with Ryanair, Azul, LATAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Aegean.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Thessaloniki?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Thessaloniki?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
How many airports are there near Thessaloniki?
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