Flying from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Riga and Thessaloniki are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your RIX to SKG flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Baltic offers direct flights from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Thessaloniki — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air Baltic.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RIX and SKG include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is C$106. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$212. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from RIX to SKG, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIX to SKG.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of the departures from Riga International Airport, 71.03% arrive on time at their destination.
Riga International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Riga. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near RIX:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Book a hotel close to SKG if you have a late Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and chase adventure across Thessaloniki and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Thessaloniki. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Thessaloniki based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Riga International Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIX to SKG in January. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. No trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.