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SKG
International meeting point · SKG
Travel from anywhere. Meet us at Thessaloniki Airport.
Athos Pilgrimage has no single international departure city. Each pilgrim arranges travel to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG), where the organised service begins with group pickup.
One joining rule for pilgrims worldwide
You may travel from Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia or Oceania. Your origin does not change the meeting point: SKG.
North America
SKG
Middle East & Africa
SKG
Asia-Pacific
SKG
How it works
1. Choose your date
Choose the pilgrimage date first. The exact airport meeting window is confirmed for each departure.
2. Travel to SKG
Arrange your own journey from your country to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG). We do not assume or promise a direct flight from your origin.
3. Airport pickup
Meet the group at the confirmed place and time. From this point, the organised Athos Pilgrimage service and confirmed itinerary begin.
International travel to SKG is the pilgrim’s responsibility unless a specific departure offer explicitly states otherwise. Do not book a tight connection before the airport meeting window is confirmed.
Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia” (SKG)
- Meeting airport
- Thessaloniki Airport “Makedonia”
- Airport code
- SKG
- Country
- Greece
- Model
- self-arrival + group pickup
Essential questions
Do departures start only in Bucharest?
No. You may join from any country. Bucharest is not a required departure point; the group meeting point is Thessaloniki Airport (SKG).
Does Athos Pilgrimage buy my international flight?
Not under the standard joining model. You arrange travel to SKG, and the organised Athos Pilgrimage service begins with airport pickup.
What time should I arrive?
There is no universal time. The exact meeting window is confirmed for each pilgrimage date, so choose your date before booking international travel.