Amsterdam to Thessaloniki (AMS–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AMS–SKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Transavia and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,184 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV Transavia Also: KL | 13 | 32Q | 2h50 | – | – | KL |
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 319 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Thessaloniki from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→SKG | NRN→SKG | BRU→SKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 76 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 45m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · SKG: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 7:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
Dutch passport holders enter Greece freely as EU citizens. No visa, no time limit on stays. Bring your Dutch passport or national ID card (both work for entry). For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local police station or municipality to obtain a registration certificate (bebaiosi eggrafis). This is free and confirms your right of residence as an EU citizen.
At Greek airports, use the EU/EEA passport lane for faster processing. With a biometric Dutch passport, automated eGates are available at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG). No return ticket, accommodation proof, or financial evidence is needed at the border. EU free movement means you can live and work in Greece without a work permit.
Direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes on KLM, Aegean Airlines, and Transavia. Seasonal direct routes also serve Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Crete), Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, and Santorini from multiple Dutch airports. Greece uses the euro, same as the Netherlands, so no currency exchange needed. No mandatory vaccinations. Ferries from Piraeus to Cyclades islands cost EUR 30 to EUR 70 in economy (book at ferries.gr). Greek island summers run hot, 30 to 38 degrees Celsius in July and August.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
AMS–SKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to SKG
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia and easyJet. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AMS to SKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to SKG is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Düsseldorf, Frankfurt Main and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Weeze (NRN), Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).