Travelling from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) to Rome: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is one hour behind Thessaloniki, where Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Choose from seven services every week between these two airports. Ryanair offers a 00:10 departure between SKG and FCO.
Leave plenty of time to make your SKG to Rome flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome tickets are available for booking. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is where you'll step off the plane.
Ryanair is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for plane tickets from SKG to Rome, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Travelling from central Thessaloniki to SKG takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near SKG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SKG make it to their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) to Rome
ج.م. 1,023 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome flight. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 2,287. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from SKG to Rome, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The distance from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from SKG to Rome.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Once your flight from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Rome is roughly 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 20 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your SKG to Rome flight:
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from CIA one week in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome. To escape the crowds, visit Rome in December.
Lock in a Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SKG to Rome in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
Once you've booked your flight from Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport to Rome, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rome:
St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Rome travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
You've seen Rome, now it's time to discover other corners of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres northwest to Milan to tick off its top sights. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, Naples is another essential stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.