Köln (Cologne) to Thessaloniki (CGN–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EW652
EW Eurowings
319
7:01 AM
CEST T1
10:20 AM
EEST
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW656+1
EW Eurowings
320
6:05 PM
CEST T1
9:35 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33893cs
A3 Aegean
320
6:05 PM
CEST T1
9:35 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW653
EW Eurowings
32Q
7:15 PM
EEST
9:00 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Köln (Cologne) to Thessaloniki
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,042 mi 2h 19m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

CGN–SKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CGN–SKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EW Eurowings Also: A3 7 319, 320 2h19-2h30 A3
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EW
320 Airbus A320 – A3, EW
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EW (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CGN to SKG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to SKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,493
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Thessaloniki from Köln (Cologne)

Nearby airports with service to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.
Metric CGN→SKG DUS→SKG HHN→SKG
Distance from CGN 34 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 9 20 5
Flight time 2h 19m 2h 30m 2h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of CGN with service to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Thessaloniki is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
CGN: CEST · SKG: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 7:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
Distance & Flight Time
1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 19m to 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Germany and Greece are both EU and Schengen member states. German citizens can enter Greece with a national ID card or passport. No visa, no border checks on flights from other Schengen countries, no time limit. Full freedom of movement applies.

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

Key statistics for the Köln (Cologne) to Thessaloniki route.
Route details
Distance1,042 mi / 1,677 km
Flight time2h 19m to 2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 5 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: CGN
IATA / ICAOCGN / EDDK
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation302 ft / 92 m
Destination: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGN to SKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport take approximately 2h 19m to 2h 30m. The route covers 1,042 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Eurowings. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from CGN to SKG. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRG, LHR, BCN, ZAG, KGS, CDG, MAN, ARN, STN, DUB, NAP, MUC, HER, ZRH, MLA, BER, VIE, YYZ, RHO, OTP, LGW, BGY, BLQ, ATH, FCO, IST, MXP, BUD, EDI and PFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Thessaloniki is 1 hour ahead of Köln (Cologne).
Yes, return flights from SKG to CGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DUS, HHN and NRN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CGN to SKG

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are connected by nonstop service from Eurowings. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CGN to SKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGN to SKG ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,042 miles (1,677 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).