Köln (Cologne) to Thessaloniki (CGN–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CGN–SKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines and Eurowings lead the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 9 | 320, 73H | 2h25-2h30 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EW Eurowings | 8 | 320 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Thessaloniki from Köln (Cologne)
| Metric | CGN→SKG | DUS→SKG | HHN→SKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CGN | – | 34 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 17 | 19 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 26m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · SKG: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
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For stays over 3 months, register at the local police station (Astynomia) or the Aliens Bureau in larger cities. You need proof of employment, self-employment, student enrollment, or sufficient funds with health insurance. The registration certificate (Vevaiosi Eggrafis Politou tis EE) is issued on the spot or within a few days. The fee is around EUR 10.
CGN–SKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to SKG
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines and Eurowings. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CGN to SKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to SKG is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zagreb Franjo Tuđman, Munich and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).