About Travelling to Skiathos

Skiathos can be easily reached by both air and sea.

BY AIR:

All year, there are Scheduled Flights via the Greek mainland (Athens and Thessaloniki)

Charter Flights fly direct to the island between May and October only:

SCHEDULED FLIGHTS (via Athens & Thessalonika): 

Most major airlines operate flights to Mainland Greece from worldwide destinations. 

From the UK, Easy Jet, arguably the cheapest, offer flights to Athens, from London Gatwick  as low as £44.99 one way in May (if booked early enough). Aegean Air and British Airways fly from London Heathrow regularly (at least once a day) and often offer ‘super saver’ deals.

Connecting flights to Skiathos are with Olympic Airlines only. Tickets are approx. 60 euros one way ( ferry/coach tickets from the mainland are comparable).

CHARTER FLIGHTS (direct to Skiathos, May – October only)

‘All-inclusive’ holiday companies, such as Thomas Cook, Thompson and Olympic Holidays, fly direct to Skiathos from several UK destinations but tickets can be purchased on a ‘flight only’ basis. There are a few carriers to choose from too, such as Monarch and Tor Air .

Several charter companies operate from other European countries and Scandinavia  – and Cyprus, too.

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BY SEA:

Ferries, ‘Flying Dolphins’ and Sea Cats, operate regular services to Skiathos from the Greek mainland ports of:

VOLOS (5 hours by regular coach service from Athens),

AGHIOS KONSTANTINOS (2 1/2 hours by bus from Athens)

and also

THESSALONIKI , at times, throughout the year..

You can find prices and timetables here:

GREEK FERRY TIMETABLE

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