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

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1,042 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 21m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
A33891cs
A3 Aegean
73H
7:20 AM
CEST T1
10:50 AM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW652+1
EW Eurowings
73H
7:20 AM
CEST T1
10:50 AM
EEST
2h 30m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33893cs
A3 Aegean
319
12:05 PM
CEST T1
3:35 PM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW656+1
EW Eurowings
320
6:05 PM
CEST T1
9:35 PM
EEST
2h 30m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
A33890cs
A3 Aegean
73H
11:40 AM
EEST
1:25 PM
CEST
2h 45m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EW653+1
EW Eurowings
320
7:45 PM
EEST
9:30 PM
CEST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MUC Munich 4h AZBTEW A3BTLH Munich (MUC) to Thessaloniki flights
ZRH Zurich 4h 18m ACEWLX A3LX Zurich (ZRH) to Thessaloniki flights
BER Berlin 4h 20m EWSRR A3EWFR Berlin (BER) to Thessaloniki flights
FCO Rome 4h 30m AZEW A3FRTP Rome (FCO) to Thessaloniki flights
VIE Vienna 4h 35m EWFRNH A3FROS Vienna (VIE) to Thessaloniki flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 10m EWFR 6EA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Thessaloniki flights
LGW London 6h 6m EW BABYLS London (LGW) to Thessaloniki flights
BUD Budapest 6h 43m EW FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Thessaloniki flights
RHO Rhodes 6h 45m A3EWXR A3GQ Rhodes (RHO) to Thessaloniki flights
IST Istanbul 7h 30m TK A3GFTK Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Köln (Cologne) to Thessaloniki
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,042 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

CGN–SKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Eurowings leads the route. The flight covers 1,042 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 320, 73H 2h30 A3
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – A3
320 Airbus A320 – EW
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – 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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGN to SKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,788
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 14 20 5
Flight time 2h 30m 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 30m gate to gate.
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 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,042 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CGN to SKG: Eurowings.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Munich, Zürich and Berlin Brandenburg.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 14 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 14 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Zürich and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Düsseldorf (DUS), Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen) (HHN) and Weeze (NRN).