How long is the flight from South Africa to Thessaloniki?

Airlines like Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Thessaloniki in about 15h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between South Africa and Thessaloniki is about 8290 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Thessaloniki ranges from 20.0 - 55.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 55.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Thessaloniki when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Thessaloniki, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to SKG?

When flying from South Africa to Thessaloniki, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Thessaloniki from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Thessaloniki from South Africa, you will be flying to Thessaloniki Makedonia, which is the city’s only airport. Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) is located 13,5 km from the centre of Thessaloniki.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Thessaloniki that include hotel bookings?

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Average price	R14 411

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South Africa to Thessaloniki

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CPT Cape Town Intl - SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia

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Thu 19/11

17:15-8:40

1 stop15h 25m

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9:30-12:05

1 stop26h 35m

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Cape TownThessaloniki

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Thu 19/11

17:15-21:00

1 stop27h 45m

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21:50-23:00

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0:20-8:40

1 stop32h 20m

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1 stop14h 05m

R12 241

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Thu 11/2

18:50-8:40

1 stop13h 50m

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21:50-11:00

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Thu 11/2

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Cape TownThessaloniki

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1:15-20:25

1 stop18h 10m

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21:15-14:35

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R13 699

Cape TownThessaloniki

CPT Cape Town Intl - SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/11

12:35-17:10

2 stops28h 35m

Thessaloniki Makedonia

Thu 26/11

23:05-10:30

3 stops35h 25m

R14 544

Cape TownThessaloniki

CPT Cape Town Intl - SKG Thessaloniki Makedonia

CPTSKG

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/10

16:35-8:45

1 stop15h 10m

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21:50-14:35

2 stops40h 45m

R15 587

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Thessaloniki?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thessaloniki (average of R11 595). Flying from South Africa to Thessaloniki in September is currently the most expensive (average of R20 905). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Jim,Apr 2026

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Thessaloniki from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Thessaloniki from South Africa, you will be flying to Thessaloniki Makedonia, which is the city’s only airport. Thessaloniki Makedonia (SKG) is located 13,5 km from the centre of Thessaloniki.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Thessaloniki?
Airlines like Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Thessaloniki in about 15h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between South Africa and Thessaloniki is about 8290 km.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Thessaloniki that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Thessaloniki flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Thessaloniki?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Thessaloniki.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Thessaloniki?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Thessaloniki by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Thessaloniki?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thessaloniki (average of R11 595). Flying from South Africa to Thessaloniki in September is currently the most expensive (average of R20 905). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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