Helsinki (Vantaa) to Thessaloniki (HEL–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AY1897
AY Finnair
320
7:15 AM
EEST
10:40 AM
EEST
3h 25m
64%
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FR9230
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:55 AM
EEST T2
10:15 AM
EEST
3h 20m
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AY1898
AY Finnair
319
11:30 AM
EEST T2
2:55 PM
EEST
3h 25m
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No flights match your filters.

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
VIE Vienna 5h AYFRJL → A3FROS Vienna (VIE) to Thessaloniki flights
MUC Munich 5h 20m A3AYCX → A3BTLH Munich (MUC) to Thessaloniki flights
WAW Warsaw 5h 25m AYJL → 3ZLO Warsaw (WAW) to Thessaloniki flights
BUD Budapest 5h 28m AYJL → FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Thessaloniki flights
GOT Göteborg 5h 28m AYBAJL → FR Göteborg (GOT) to Thessaloniki flights
ARN Stockholm 5h 35m A3AFAY → D8FRSK Stockholm (ARN) to Thessaloniki flights
CPH Copenhagen 5h 45m A3AFAY → A3FRSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Thessaloniki flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 45m A3ACAY → A3BTLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Thessaloniki flights
CHQ Souda 6h AYD8 → A3FR Souda (CHQ) to Thessaloniki flights
DUS Düsseldorf 6h 3m AYJL → A3EWGQ Düsseldorf (DUS) to Thessaloniki flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Helsinki (Vantaa) to Thessaloniki
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,371 mi 3h 25m nonstop

HEL–SKG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 1,371 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HEL Routes SKG Routes HEL Live Flights SKG Live Flights
All flights from Thessaloniki (SKG) Thessaloniki to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–SKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 3 320 3h25 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to SKG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to SKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
VIE ~5h 0m MUC ~5h 20m WAW ~5h 25m BUD ~5h 28m GOT ~5h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,313
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Thessaloniki is 0 hours the same as Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EEST · SKG: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
Distance & Flight Time
1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Finnish citizens enter Greece visa-free with no time limit as EU members. A Finnish passport or national ID card gets you through border control. No advance paperwork or registration is needed for short stays.

For stays over 90 days, register at the local police station or Aliens Bureau and request a Registration Certificate for EU Citizens. The fee is EUR 10. Bring your passport or ID, proof of funds or employment, and health insurance documentation.

Finland to Greece is a major summer leisure route. Direct flights from Helsinki reach Athens, Thessaloniki, and several island airports (Rhodes, Crete, Corfu) during peak season. Both countries use the euro. Your EHIC/GHIC covers emergency medical treatment at Greek public hospitals. Island ferries from Athens (Piraeus port) do not require any ID check for domestic travel within Greece.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–SKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Thessaloniki route.
Route details
Distance1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: SKG
Full nameThessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to SKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,371 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HEL to SKG: Finnair.
This route has limited weekly 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 Vienna, Munich and Warsaw Chopin.
Yes, return flights from SKG to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 HEL to SKG

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HEL to SKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HEL to SKG is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,371 miles (2,206 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.