Skiathos – the most visited of the Sporades Islands – is located in the Aegean Sea, southeast of the Pelion Peninsula in northern Greece.
One of Greece’s premier resort island groups, the Sporades Islands are comprised of Skopelos, Skiros, Alonnissos and Skiathos, plus a number of smaller islands.
The most convenient route to Skiathos is by air to Skiathos International Airport (JSI), located about 4.5km (2.7mi) from Skiathos Town.
By hydrofoil, Skiathos is 55 minutes from the neighbouring island of Skopelos, and 1 hour 40 minutes from Volos on the Greek mainland.
The following are the most convenient routes to Skiathos Airport (JSI).
Within Greece: Olympic Air offers the most convenient daily flights to Skiathos.
Athens to Skiathos is 45 minutes, direct flight
From United Kingdom: British Airways and TUI Airways offer the most convenient direct flights to Skiathos.
London to Skiathos is 3 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Manchester to Skiathos is 3 hrs 35 min, direct flight
From Germany: Lufthansa, Condor Flugdeinst, Eurowings, Ryanair and easyJet offer the most convenient flights to Alicante.
Dusseldorf to Alicante is 2 hrs 55 min, direct flight
Frankfurt to Alicante is 2 hrs 35 min, direct flight
Munich to Alicante is 2 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Berlin to Alicante is 4 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Alicante is 4 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
From Ireland: Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Skiathos.
Dublin to Skiathos is 6 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
From France: Air France and Olympic Air offer the most convenient daily flights to Skiathos Airport (JSI).
Paris to Skiathos is 5 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
From United States: American Airlines, KLM, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst and Olympic Air offer the most convenient flights to Skiathos Airport (JSI).
Atlanta to Skiathos is 15 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Skiathos is 12 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Skiathos is 12 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Skiathos is 15 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Skiathos is 11 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Skiathos is 16 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Skiathos is 14 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, Air Transat, Sky Express and British Airways offer the most convenient daily flights to Skiathos Airport (JSI).
Toronto to Skiathos is 11 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Skiathos is 11 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Skiathos is 15 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
From Australia: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Scoot Tigerair, Sky Express and Olympic Air offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Skiathos Airport (JSI).
Adelaide to Skiathos is 24 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Skiathos is 24 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Skiathos is 24 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Skiathos is 23 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Skiathos is 19 hrs 50 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Qatar Airways and Sky Express offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Skiathos Airport (JSI).
Auckland to Skiathos is 28 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair and Sky Express offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Skiathos Airport (JSI).
Singapore to Skiathos is 13 hrs 35 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes transfer time.)
Skiathos Island Airport is located to the northeast of the island, about 4.5km (2.7mi) from Skiathos city. Taxis operate from the airport terminal.
A passport valid for at least six months beyond intended period of stay, a return/onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds. No visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days.
Apart from walking, you can hop on a bus or hire a car or moped.
A frequent bus service operates from Skiathos Town to Koukounaries Beach along the south coast, five times an hour during the summer peak season. Several other bus routes cover the island including to the Monastery of Evangelistria and to Xanemos on the north coast with up to six round trips daily, both operated using mini-buses.
North coast beaches and adjacent islands can also be reached by caique.
Latest update: How to get to Skiathos: 11 May, 2022
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