Flights Thessaloniki → Athens
SKG → ATH
How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to Athens?
The flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) takes about 48 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Thessaloniki and Athens, utilizing a diverse fleet of aircraft including the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, and De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q. While Thessaloniki International Airport has been in operation since 1948, Athens International Airport, which opened in 2001, serves over 24 million passengers annually.
The Thessaloniki (SKG) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.4/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Thessaloniki the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) heads south for about 299 km, a flight time of roughly 48m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Thessaloniki the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair (FR) | 80% | 32 min | 2.2% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating SKG-ATH
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Frequently asked questions about SKG-ATH
The flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Athens (ATH) takes about 48 min. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Thessaloniki-Athens route is about 299 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
