Flights Thessaloniki → Athens
SKG → ATH
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 9/100 (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 0.0 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); 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) | 85% | 23 min | 0.6% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating SKG-ATH
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Frequently asked questions about SKG-ATH
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.
