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Is a 45 min layover in Thessaloniki long enough?

SKG · Makedonia · Thessaloniki, Greece
Probably Enough

Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at SKG (Thessaloniki).

Comfortable for most connection types given the airport's compact single-terminal layout.
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Max Transit
10m
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
Aegean Airlines
Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
30min
✓
Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
tight
Non-Schengen → Schengen
45min
tight
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
50min
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Tips for 45 min Connections
Keep your boarding pass and passport handy since passport control between Schengen and non-Schengen flights is unavoidable and can queue up during summer tourist season.
The terminal is small enough that you rarely need more than 10-15 minutes to walk from any gate to any other.
Check-in desks and security are limited, so during July-August charter peaks allow extra buffer time even for short connections.
There are few dining or lounge options past security, so don't expect much beyond a couple of small cafés while waiting.
If your connection is entirely within Schengen, there's no passport check, making tight connections easier than they might otherwise be.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
SKG has one compact terminal building with a single set of gates split by a passport control checkpoint separating Schengen and non-Schengen zones. Passengers connecting between a Schengen and non-Schengen flight must clear passport control on foot, a short walk of just a few minutes, though queues can build during peak summer charter waves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Makedonia (SKG)?

Comfortable for most connection types given the airport's compact single-terminal layout.

What is the minimum connection time at SKG?

Minimum connection times at Makedonia: Schengen-to-Schengen is 30 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 50 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at SKG on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 50-minute international MCT at Makedonia. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. SKG has one compact terminal building with a single set of gates split by a passport control checkpoint separating Schengen and non-Schengen zones. Passengers connecting between a Schengen and non-Schengen flight must clear passport control on foot, a short walk of just a few minutes, though queues can build during peak summer charter waves.

What happens if I miss my connection at SKG?

If you miss a connection, head to the Aegean Airlines or relevant airline's transfer desk near the check-in area, as SKG has limited staff and infrequent onward flights compared to major hubs, so rebooking options may involve waiting several hours or a next-day flight.

Other Layover Durations at SKG
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