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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FR2568
FR Ryanair
7M8
6:05 PM
EEST T2
7:30 PM
BST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1652
LS Jet2.com
73H
9:10 PM
EEST T1
10:30 PM
BST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1651
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:10 PM
BST T1
8:25 PM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2590
FR Ryanair
7M8
4:45 PM
BST T1
10:15 PM
EEST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FR2567
FR Ryanair
7M8
5:25 PM
BST T1
10:40 PM
EEST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Thessaloniki to London, Essex
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,332 mi 3h 20m nonstop -2h behind 44 1-stop hubs

SKG–STN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ryanair and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,332 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SKG–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FR Ryanair 3 7M8 3h25
LS Jet2.com 3 73H 3h20
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FR + LS (6 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 STN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SKG to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,562
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, Essex from Thessaloniki

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric SKG→STN JSI→STN PDV→STN
Distance from SKG 97 mi 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 6 4 4
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 40m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of SKG with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Thessaloniki.
SKG: EEST · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,332 mi / 2,144 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m.
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.

SKG–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thessaloniki to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,332 mi / 2,144 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SKG to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 25m. The route covers 1,332 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ryanair and Jet2.com.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SKG to STN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FMM, CDG, HHN, KTW, PRG, RHO, BLQ, EDI, CHQ, BGY, AMS, ZAG, KRK, VIE, GOT, ARN, BER, KGS, PFO, HER, LHR, OTP, YYZ, POZ, TLV, MXP, NAP, ATH, CGN, NUE, LCA, BUD, IST, HAM, DUB, CPH, FKB, BCN, WMI, JTR, MJT, BTS, FCO and MLA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Thessaloniki.
Yes, return flights from STN to SKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JSI, PDV and 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 STN

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected by nonstop service from Ryanair and Jet2.com. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SKG to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SKG to STN ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,332 miles (2,144 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via FMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Skiathos (JSI), Plovdiv (PDV) and Sofia (SOF).