Alonissos is located in the Aegean Sea, southeast of the Pelion Peninsula in northern Greece. The island is part of the Sporades island group, comprising Skopelos, Skiros, Alonissos and Skiathos, plus a number of smaller islands.
The village of Alonissos – locally known as Chora – is located on the southern part of the island.
The most convenient route to Alonissos is by air to Skiathos International Airport (JSI), followed by a fast hydrofoil to Alonissos.
The island's port of Patitiri provides frequent ferry, catamaran and hydrofoil services to and from Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros, as well as to Volos, Agios Konstantinos and Thessaloniki on the mainland.
By hydrofoil, Alonissos is 1 hour 20 minutess from Skiathos and 2 hours 30 minutes from Agios Konstantinos. By ferry, Alonissos is 4 hours hours from Volos and Agios Konstantinos (a 3-hour bus ride from Athens).
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 Airport (JSI) is located to the northeast of the island town. Taxis operate from the airport terminal.
Athens International Airport (ATH) is located 33km (20mi) southeast of the city centre, around 30 minutes by taxi. The airport offers 24/7 train and bus services to Athens and beyond.
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.
Latest update: How to get to Alonissos: 24 April, 2022
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