SKG
Thessaloniki
LHR
London
Thessaloniki to London
Flight Compensation
Thessaloniki to London — Aegean's northern Greece gateway.
SKG–LHR connects Thessaloniki with London Heathrow, operated by Aegean Airlines. This route serves the Greek diaspora in the UK and tourists visiting northern Greece. EC261 applies with up to €400 compensation.
€400
Max compensation (EC261 tier 2)
2,560 km
Route distance
3h 55m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€400
per passenger · SKG departures
1,500–3,500 km · Medium-haul
Average processing: 40 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
SKG–LHR is a popular diaspora route. Average delay 45 minutes.
Our Success Rate
74%
on SKG–LHR claims
Average Payout
€368
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Summer peak, Greek diaspora travel
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes SKG–LHR Claims Different
EC261 applies. Greek 2-year limitation period.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates SKG–LHR, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
Aegean Airlines
A3Avg Delay
45min
Claim Success
74%
How A3 Resists Claims on This Route
Aegean cites LHR slot restrictions — foreseeable on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on SKG–LHR — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
LHR Slot Restrictions
~30% of delays
Heathrow capacity management causes ground delays.
NATS flow control is foreseeable. Claim valid.
04How We Handle SKG–LHR Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the SKG–LHR specific cause
File with Aegean citing EC261. Act within 2 years.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to HCAA if rejected.
05EC261 on SKG–LHR
EC261 applies because SKG is a EU airport
Your departure airport (SKG, Thessaloniki) is in Greece. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (LHR, London) is in United Kingdom does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew SKG–LHR.
Is EC261 compensation available for SKG–LHR delays?
Yes. At 2,560 km, you're entitled to €400 for delays of 3+ hours. File within 2 years under Greek law.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your SKG → LHR Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority) if needed.