How to get to Skopelos

Skopelos is located in the Aegean Sea, southeast of the Pelion Peninsula in northern Greece.

Skopelos is part of the Sporades island group, which also comprise the islands of Skiros, Alonnissos and Skiathios, plus a number of smaller islands.

The most convenient route to Skopelos is by air to Skiathos International Airport (JSI), located about 4.5km (2.7mi) from Skiathos Town, followed by a hydrofoil or ferry to Skopelos Town.

By hydrofoil, Skopelos is 55 minutes from Skiathos or 1 hour 7 minutes by ferry, and around 2 hour 45 minutes from Volos on the Greek mainland.


Flight times to Skiathos

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.)


Flying in

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.


Entry requirements

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.


Getting around

Apart from walking, you can hop on a bus or hire a car or moped. Due to the island's mountainous terrain most of the coast is inaccessible. However, the following beaches are accessible by road or trail: Staphylos, Velanio, Agnondas, Limnonari, Panormos, Adrines, Milia, Kastani, Elios, Hovolo, Armenopetra, Kalives, Glyfoneri, Glysteri, Perivoliou, Keramoto and Chondrogiorgos.


Latest update: How to get to Skopelos: 26 April, 2022



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