Samos Island to Thessaloniki (SMI–SKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GQ511
GQ Big Sky Airlines
ATR
8:40 AM
EEST
10:00 AM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OA83+1
OA Olympic
AT7
11:40 AM
EEST
1:10 PM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A37083cs
A3 Aegean
AT7
11:40 AM
EEST
1:10 PM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OA82+1
OA Olympic
AT7
9:40 AM
EEST T2
11:10 AM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
A37082cs
A3 Aegean
AT7
9:40 AM
EEST T2
11:10 AM
EEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GQ510
GQ Big Sky Airlines
ATR
2:00 PM
EEST T2
3:20 PM
EEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Samos Island to Thessaloniki
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 288 mi 1h 20m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

SMI–SKG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Big Sky Airlines and Olympic Air lead the route. The flight covers 288 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMI–SKG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GQ Big Sky Airlines 4 ATR 1h20
OA Olympic Air Also: A3 3 AT7 1h30 A3
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – A3, OA
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – GQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GQ + OA (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, SMI to SKG direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMI to SKG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
175
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 Thessaloniki from Samos Island

Nearby airports with service to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.
Metric SMI→SKG JKH→SKG KGS→SKG
Distance from SMI 62 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 10 11 7
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 10m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of SMI with service to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Thessaloniki is 0 hours the same as Samos Island.
SMI: EEST · SKG: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Samos Island, it's 6:00 PM in Thessaloniki.
Distance & Flight Time
288 mi / 463 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.

SMI–SKG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Samos Island to Thessaloniki route.
Route details
Distance288 mi / 463 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SMI
Full nameSamos Airport
IATA / ICAOSMI / LGSM
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: SKG
IATA / ICAOSKG / LGTS
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr7.3M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMI to SKG flights.
Nonstop flights from Samos Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 288 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Big Sky Airlines and Olympic Air. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from SMI to SKG. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MJT, JKH, ATH, RHO, AMS and DUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SKG to SMI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JKH, KGS and MJT. 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 SMI to SKG

Samos Airport (SMI) and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) are connected by nonstop service from Big Sky Airlines and Olympic Air. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMI to SKG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMI to SKG ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 288 miles (463 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MJT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chios Island (JKH), Kos Island (KGS) and Mytilene (MJT).