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SKG Makedonia Airport
Makedonia Airport (IATA: SKG, ICAO:LGTS) is located in the the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Phone Number :+302310985000

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IATA Code

SKG

ICAO Code

LGTS

Name

Makedonia Airport

Type

Country / Region

Greece (GR)

City

Thessaloniki

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

+302310985000

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Airport Overview

Makedonia Airport (SKG), identified by ICAO code LGTS, is the international airport serving Thessaloniki in northern Greece. It is located in Thermi, approximately 13 km southeast of the city centre, and also supports access to Chalkidiki and other destinations across Central Macedonia. As Greece’s principal international gateway in the north, the airport is best assessed as a passenger-led regional gateway with air-cargo capacity mainly dependent on scheduled passenger aircraft and confirmed handling arrangements. Our service team uses it for time-sensitive regional shipments, export consolidation and inbound cargo requiring onward road distribution, while checking airline acceptance, ground handling and customs conditions before confirming any routing.

Airport	Makedonia Airport
Location	Thessaloniki, Greece
Codes	IATA: SKG \| ICAO: LGTS
Airport profile	International passenger airport with regional air-cargo and belly-capacity relevance
Airport contact in supplied profile	+30 2310 985000

Key Highlights

Northern Greece gateway: useful for Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Chalkidiki and connected regional road markets.
Passenger-aircraft dependent cargo: available uplift, aircraft type, seasonal capacity and airline acceptance must be verified shipment by shipment.
International and intra-Schengen flows: customs treatment and documentation differ according to origin, destination and cargo status.
Regional distribution advantage: airport-to-door planning can be practical for northern Greek consignees, but final-mile vehicle access and delivery windows require confirmation.
Seasonality matters: tourism-related passenger demand may affect space, handling queues and booking reliability during peak periods.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats Makedonia Airport as a handling-dependent airport rather than assuming that every cargo product or warehouse process is available on demand. The following services should be confirmed with the selected airline, ground handler and customs representative before acceptance:

Export and import handling: booking registration, cargo acceptance, security screening, build-up or breakdown and release procedures are subject to the appointed handler and airline instructions.
Customs-controlled processing: import, export and transit shipments require the correct customs declaration and status; inspection or document queries may extend the release cycle.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: request confirmation of cool-room access, transfer exposure limits, packaging acceptance and handover timing before booking pharmaceuticals, perishables or biologics.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on airline capability, current IATA DGR requirements, packing instruction, labels, shipper’s declaration and available handling arrangements.
Special cargo: live animals, valuable cargo, oversized pieces and fragile consignments require advance approval, equipment confirmation and a documented handling plan.

Operational rule: our team will not treat a general airport capability as a confirmed service. Product acceptance, warehouse cut-off, storage conditions and release arrangements are obtained from the actual handling chain for each shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional European movements: may be arranged through direct passenger-aircraft capacity where available, or through a European gateway with onward connection.
Long-haul cargo: is commonly planned through a suitable European or Middle Eastern gateway when direct uplift is not available; the final routing depends on airline schedules, capacity and transfer rules.
Carrier selection: our team confirms the operating airline, actual flight sector, interline or trucking segment and cargo acceptance before issuing a firm routing.
Transit planning: quoted transit is indicative until space, customs status, handling cut-offs and connection protection are confirmed. Seasonal demand, weather, security screening and transfer delays can materially change the plan.

No fixed flight frequency or guaranteed transit time should be inferred from the airport’s international status. We provide a shipment-specific schedule after receiving commodity, dimensions, weight, origin, destination and required delivery date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Thessaloniki and the wider Central Macedonia region, with road distribution potential toward northern Greek cities and nearby Balkan markets subject to border and carrier planning.
Export profiles: consolidated industrial goods, machinery components, commercial samples, apparel and time-sensitive manufactured products may be suitable, subject to airline acceptance and packing requirements.
Perishables: food, agricultural products and other seasonal goods require pre-arranged temperature protection, short dwell time and confirmation of customs and phytosanitary documentation where applicable.
Inbound cargo: electronics, spare parts, medical supplies and e-commerce-related consignments may use the airport when uplift and final-mile delivery are aligned.
Road-air coordination: our team assesses whether direct delivery to the airport or a nearby gateway provides the better balance of capacity, customs control and delivery reliability.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs are airline- and handler-specific. Our team obtains the applicable deadline before arranging trucking to the airport; late delivery may require rebooking.
Dangerous goods: classify the substance correctly, use the applicable packing instruction, mark and label each package, and submit the required declaration. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and dry ice need particular review.
Customs and security: commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, export data and any licence or certificate must be consistent. Customs inspection, missing data or security screening can delay acceptance or release.
Special handling: confirm acceptance for temperature-controlled, live-animal, valuable, oversized or fragile shipments before cargo is collected. Do not assume storage, monitoring or lifting equipment is available without written confirmation.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable weight, stackability, temperature range and delivery address before requesting a rate.
Reserve space early for peak tourism periods, urgent replenishment and consolidated cargo. Keep a gateway alternative available if capacity or connection protection is restricted.
Use airline-compliant packaging with clear piece marks, consignee details and handling labels. For temperature-sensitive cargo, select qualified packaging and define the acceptable exposure window.
Align export customs data, invoice, packing list, certificates and security information before truck dispatch. Our team can coordinate a pre-alert and document review to reduce acceptance exceptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Makedonia Airport handle international air freight?

Yes, international cargo may be arranged subject to the operating airline, available aircraft capacity, appointed handler, customs status and cargo type. Our team confirms the complete handling chain rather than relying only on the airport’s passenger connectivity.

Is direct cargo service available for every destination?

No. Direct uplift depends on the current airline schedule, aircraft configuration, season and commodity restrictions. Where direct capacity is unsuitable, we evaluate a European or other approved gateway connection.

How early should export cargo arrive?

The applicable cut-off is determined by the airline and ground handler and may vary by commodity, security requirement and shipment size. Our team provides the confirmed acceptance time after booking; cargo should not be delivered based on a generic airport opening assumption.

Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through Makedonia Airport?

They may be accepted when the airline and handler confirm the required temperature, storage and transfer process. We review packaging, dry ice or other special conditions, customs documents and the planned dwell time before booking.

What documents are normally required?

Typical documents include the air waybill instructions, commercial invoice, packing list and export or import data. Dangerous goods, animal products, food, pharmaceuticals and controlled goods may require additional declarations or permits, depending on the shipment and trade lane.

Data Sources & Provenance

This module uses the supplied airport profile for the airport name, location description, IATA and ICAO identifiers, contact number and terminal overview. Operational details that can change, including airline acceptance, cut-off times, handling availability, customs procedures and routing, must be revalidated for each shipment.

Airport operator reference: current airport facilities, passenger and cargo handling arrangements, operational notices and contact information should be checked with fraport-greece.com.
Greek aviation authority reference: aviation regulatory and airport-related information may be cross-checked through hcaa.gov.gr.
Customs reference: Greek customs and tax administration information should be verified through aade.gr.
Industry standards: air transport codes and applicable cargo standards should be checked through iata.org and, where relevant, icao.int.

Verification boundary: official websites provide the reference framework; the booked airline, appointed handler, customs representative and our service team remain the controlling sources for shipment-specific acceptance and timing.