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

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FR Ryanair
7M8
6:43 AM
EEST T2
10:03 AM
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AY1898
AY Finnair
320
11:30 AM
EEST T2
2:55 PM
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AY1897
AY Finnair
320
7:15 AM
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3h 25m
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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
RIX Riga 4h 45m A3 → AYBTEK Riga (RIX) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
WAW Warsaw 4h 45m 3ZLO → AY Warsaw (WAW) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BER Berlin 5h 23m A3EWFR → AYEWJL Berlin (BER) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MUC Munich 5h 27m A3BTLH → A3AYAZ Munich (MUC) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 33m 6EA3EK → A3D8 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
GOT Göteborg 5h 35m FR → AY Göteborg (GOT) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
KRK Balice 5h 45m FR → AY Balice (KRK) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
ARN Stockholm 5h 50m A3FRSK → A3AFAY Stockholm (ARN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
PRG Prague 6h 5m EWQS → AYJL Prague (PRG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
DUS Düsseldorf 6h 5m A3EWGQ → AYJL Düsseldorf (DUS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
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Thessaloniki to Helsinki (Vantaa)
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,371 mi 3h 23m nonstop

SKG–HEL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 1,371 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) Helsinki (Vantaa) to Thessaloniki flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SKG–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 3 320 3h25 – Oneworld –
FR Ryanair 2 7M8 3h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (3 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: FR (2 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SKG to HEL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SKG to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
RIX ~4h 45m WAW ~4h 45m BER ~5h 23m MUC ~5h 27m ATH ~5h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,719
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
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 0 hours the same as Thessaloniki.
SKG: EEST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki, it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Both Greece and Finland are EU and Schengen member states. Greek citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Finland without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or Greek national ID card is sufficient.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SKG–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thessaloniki to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SKG
Full nameThessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SKG to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,371 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SKG to HEL: Finnair and Ryanair.
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 Riga, Warsaw Chopin and Berlin Brandenburg.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HEL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from HEL to SKG 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 SKG to HEL

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair and Ryanair. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SKG to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SKG to HEL is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,371 miles (2,206 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Riga, Warsaw Chopin and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.