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Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG)
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is an international airport serving Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia), Greece. Its IATA code is SKG and its ICAO code is LGTS. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,440 m long.
- IATASKG
- ICAOLGTS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SKG
- ICAO code
- LGTS
- City
- Thessaloniki
- Region / province
- Central Macedonia
- Country / territory
- Greece
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 40.5193° N, 22.9700° E
- Elevation
- 7 m (22 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Athens (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,440 m (11,286 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,440 m11,286 ft | Asphalt |
| 16/34 | 2,410 m7,907 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,461 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,909 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,698 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 563.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.800 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.550 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 118.050 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Thessaloniki through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Greece
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport | KVA | 146 km |
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | CFU | 280 km |
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 299 km |
| Kefalonia International Airport "Anna Pollatou" | EFL | 341 km |
| Mytilene International Airport | MJT | 350 km |
| Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos" | ZTH | 357 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
The IATA code of Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is SKG and its ICAO code is LGTS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport located?
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece, at coordinates 40.5193° N, 22.9700° E and an elevation of 7 m (22 ft).
How far is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,698 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,909 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,461 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
The longest runway at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport is 3,440 m (11,286 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.