Thessaloniki to London (SKG–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U28244
U2 easyJet
319
8:05 PM
EET
9:35 PM
GMT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U28243
U2 easyJet
319
4:51 PM
GMT TN
9:53 PM
EET
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Thessaloniki to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,326 mi 3h 30m nonstop -2h behind 20 1-stop hubs

SKG–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,326 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SKG–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 7 319 3h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (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, SKG to LGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SKG to LGW.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,954
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 London from Thessaloniki

Nearby airports with service to London Gatwick Airport.
Metric SKG→LGW SOF→LGW
Distance from SKG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 3h 30m 3h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of SKG with service to London Gatwick Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London is 2 hours behind Thessaloniki.
SKG: EET · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,326 mi / 2,134 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders do not need a visa for the UK for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2, 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 20, allows multiple entries over 2 years, and is linked to your passport. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through within minutes.

A valid passport is required. Greek national ID cards are not accepted for UK entry.

Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

SKG–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thessaloniki to London route.
Route details
Distance1,326 mi / 2,134 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SKG to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,326 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SKG to LGW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAM, AMS, PRG, MLA, CDG, TLV, LCA, KRK, IST, MUC, ATH, BER, FCO, BUD, BCN, ZRH, ARN, DUS, CPH and PFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours behind Thessaloniki.
Yes, return flights from LGW to SKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SOF. 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 SKG to LGW

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SKG to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SKG to LGW ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,326 miles (2,134 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via HAM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sofia (SOF).