Thessaloniki Airport

SKG originated as an airfield during WWI, built as part of the Allied war effort along the Macedonian front. In 1938 the Greek government began construction of the airport for civilian aviation. Work halted as WWII broke out, and the airport finally opened in 1948. Greece joining NATO brought about investment into the airport, and in 1965 a new terminal building opened. Moreover, in 1978 the air traffic control tower was damaged during an earthquake, forcing authorities to tear the tower down and build a new one. In 1993 the airport added the name Makedonia. During the 1990s, modernization works were undertaken, including the construction of Runway 10/28 (which was later expanded into the sea and finally entered service on September 11th, 2020, after almost a quarter century of development, at an estimated cost of $202 million). In December 2015, airport operations were privatized as part of the Fraport AG/Copelouzos Group joint venture and the state privatization fund, with the agreement set for a term of 40 years commencing on April 11th, 2017. This included a promise of investment, and as such, construction of a new terminal began on September 19th, 2018, and was completed in February 2021. Further works included installing a baggage handling system, constructing three additional baggage reclaim belts, connecting a wastewater plant to the municipal service, constructing a new airport fire station, and more.

The airport is located in Thermi, eight miles southeast of Thessaloniki. 

• The investments in SKG are expected to bring about a 48% increase in traffic by 2026. 
• Lounges at SKG include "The Lounge," the Skyserv Lounge, and the AEGEAN Business Lounge. 
• FBOs at SKG include Signature Flight Support, Proton Air & Tourism Services, Universal Aviation, and more.