Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Sofia and Thessaloniki are both in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to SKG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and SKG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Chania International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is $116. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $252. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SOF to SKG, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SOF to SKG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights that take off from Sofia Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sofia Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SOF:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you're arriving on a late Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near SKG:
Follow your own route with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and experience more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Thessaloniki. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Thessaloniki. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sofia Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you want to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SOF to SKG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Thessaloniki, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Journey about 306 kilometres south to Athens to tick off its top attractions. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.
