SKG
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Thessaloniki · GreeceICAO LGTS
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) is an airport serving Thessaloniki, Greece, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 40° 31' 10.9" N, 22° 58' 15.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 meters) above sea level. With 54 direct destinations served by 25 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Athens (GMT+3).
Destinations
54
Airlines
25
Elevation ft
22/ 7m
Europe/Athens
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SKG
ICAO Code
LGTS
City
Thessaloniki
Country
Greece
Elevation
22 ft
Local Time
07:31 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:40.5197°
Longitude:22.9709°
Popular Routes from SKG
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATH | Athens, Greece | 186 mi | 0h 51m | short-haul | 76 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 1,074 mi | 2h 42m | medium-haul | 270 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 772 mi | 1h 58m | short-haul | 317 kg | View |
| STR | Stuttgart, Germany | 880 mi | 2h 10m | short-haul | 361 kg | View |
| CHQ | Chania, Greece | 350 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 144 kg | View |
| DME | Moscow, Russia | 1,235 mi | 3h 0m | medium-haul | 310 kg | View |
| VIE | Vienna, Austria | 612 mi | 1h 40m | short-haul | 251 kg | View |
| ARN | Stockholm, Sweden | 1,340 mi | 3h 12m | medium-haul | 336 kg | View |
| CPH | Copenhagen, Denmark | 1,144 mi | 2h 50m | medium-haul | 287 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 566 mi | 1h 34m | short-haul | 232 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SKG
25 active airlines serving Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport.
Aegean Airlines
A3Greece
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Air Nippon
ELJapan
Air Serbia
JUSerbia
Alitalia
AZItaly
All America
A2United States
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cyprus Airways
CYCyprus
Germanwings
4UGermany
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Niki
HGAustria
Olympic Airlines
OAGreece
Ryanair
FRIreland
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Tarom
RORomania
Transavia Holland
HVNetherlands
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
Ural Airlines
U6Russia
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filippos Airport | KZI | Kozani | Greece | 99 km |
| Nea Anchialos Airport | VOL | Nea Anghialos | Greece | 145 km |
| Kastoria National Airport | KSO | Kastoria | Greece | 143 km |
| Skiathos Island National Airport | JSI | Skiathos | Greece | 156 km |
| Alexander the Great International Airport | KVA | Kavala | Greece | 146 km |
| Sofia Airport | SOF | Sofia | Bulgaria | 245 km |
| Skopje Alexander the Great Airport | SKP | Skopje | Macedonia | 196 km |
| Limnos Airport | LXS | Limnos | Greece | 204 km |
Other Airports in Greece
Dimokritos Airport
AXDAlexandroupolis
Astypalaia Airport
JTYAstypalaia
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
ATHAthens
Chania International Airport
CHQChania
Chios Island National Airport
JKHChios
Naxos Airport
JNXCyclades Islands
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
HERHeraklion
Ikaria Airport
JIKIkaria
Ioannina Airport
IOAIoannina
Kalamata Airport
KLXKalamata
Kalymnos Airport
JKLKalymnos
Karpathos Airport
AOKKarpathos
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 40° 31' 10.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 22° 58' 15.2" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 40.519699
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 22.970900
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 22 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 7 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
The IATA code for Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is SKG, and its ICAO code is LGTS. The airport is located in Thessaloniki, Greece.
How many destinations can you fly to from SKG?
There are 54 direct destinations available from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece.
What airlines fly from SKG?
There are 25 airlines operating from SKG, including Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Berlin, Air Nippon, Air Serbia, and more.
What timezone is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport in?
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is in the Europe/Athens timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport sits at an elevation of 22 feet (7 meters) above sea level.
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