Thessaloniki to Tel Aviv (SKG–TLV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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885 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 16s ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LY5246
LY El Al
737
9:00 AM
EEST T1
11:25 AM
IDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6H576
6H Israir
320
10:30 AM
EEST
12:45 PM
IDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6H572
6H Israir
320
10:30 AM
EEST
12:45 PM
IDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IZ224
IZ arkia
320
8:05 PM
EEST
10:25 PM
IDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY5245
LY El Al
737
6:00 AM
IDT T3
8:40 AM
EEST
2h 40m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6H571
6H Israir
320
7:00 AM
IDT T3
9:30 AM
EEST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IZ223
IZ arkia
320
8:00 AM
IDT T3
10:25 AM
EEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6H575
6H Israir
320
8:00 AM
IDT T3
10:25 AM
EEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LY5247
LY El Al
737
3:11 PM
IDT T3
5:35 PM
EEST
2h 24m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
6H573
6H Israir
320
4:35 PM
IDT T3
7:00 PM
EEST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IZ1223
IZ arkia
319
5:00 PM
IDT T3
7:25 PM
EEST
2h 25m
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
ATH Spata-Artemida 3h 40m 6EA3EK 6HA3EK Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Tel Aviv flights
PFO Paphos 3h 52m FR 6HIZLY Paphos (PFO) to Tel Aviv flights
OTP Otopeni 4h 55m FRRO H4LYRO Otopeni (OTP) to Tel Aviv flights
HER Heraklion 5h 30m A3FRGQ 6HA3IZ Heraklion (HER) to Tel Aviv flights
BUD Budapest 5h 50m FRW6 6HIZLY Budapest (BUD) to Tel Aviv flights
LCA Larnaca 6h A3GQW6 6HA3CY Larnaca (LCA) to Tel Aviv flights
FCO Rome 6h A3FRTP ARIZLY Rome (FCO) to Tel Aviv flights
MUC Munich 6h 40m A3BTLH LY Munich (MUC) to Tel Aviv flights
RHO Rhodes 6h 40m A3 6HA3IZ Rhodes (RHO) to Tel Aviv flights
PRG Prague 6h 50m EW 6HIZLY Prague (PRG) to Tel Aviv flights
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Thessaloniki to Tel Aviv
4 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 885 mi 2h 18m nonstop

SKG–TLV is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Israir Airlines, Aegean Airlines and arkia lead the route. The flight covers 885 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SKG–TLV service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6H Israir Airlines 4 320 2h15
A3 Aegean Airlines 4 Star Alliance
IZ arkia 4 320 2h20
LY El Al 4 737 2h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 6H, IZ
737 Boeing 737-700 – LY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6H + IZ + LY (12 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: A3 (4 flights/wk, 25%)
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 TLV direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SKG to TLV.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,591
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 Tel Aviv from Thessaloniki

Nearby airports with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.
Metric SKG→TLV SOF→TLV
Distance from SKG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4
Weekly flights 12 13
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of SKG with service to Ben Gurion International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tel Aviv is 0 hours the same as Thessaloniki.
SKG: EEST · TLV: IDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki, it's 6:00 PM in Tel Aviv.
Distance & Flight Time
885 mi / 1,425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders do not need a visa for Israel for stays up to 90 days. Since January 1, 2025, you must obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) before your flight. The ETA-IL costs 25 ILS (under $7), is valid for 2 years, and takes about a week to process. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date.

SKG–TLV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thessaloniki to Tel Aviv route.
Route details
Distance885 mi / 1,425 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights12 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: TLV
IATA / ICAOTLV / LLBG
TimezoneAsia/Jerusalem
Passengers/yr19.0M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SKG to TLV flights.
Nonstop flights from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 885 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from SKG to TLV: Israir Airlines, Aegean Airlines, arkia and El Al.
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 Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Paphos and Bucharest Henri Coandă.
Yes, return flights from TLV 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.
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 TLV

Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are connected by nonstop service from Israir Airlines, Aegean Airlines, arkia and El Al. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SKG to TLV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SKG to TLV is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 885 miles (1,425 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 33 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Paphos and Bucharest Henri Coandă. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sofia (SOF).