Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is 2 hours.
The timezone in Thessaloniki is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Munich.
Flights from MUC to SKG start from 07:45 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 20:15 with Aegean Airlines. In total, you can choose from 52 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MUC to SKG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to discovering Thessaloniki (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport offered by this carrier.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to SKG flights. An exceptional 86.14% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MUC and SKG include:
Vienna International Airport
Zurich Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
$144 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Return flights start from $236. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from MUC to SKG by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, 71.34% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MUC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SKG instead:
Pick up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and explore Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki International Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Thessaloniki is August, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, Larisa is another essential stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.