Travelling from Belfast to Skiathos Airport (JSI): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Belfast to Skiathos Airport (JSI). Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are the main airports in Belfast.
Skiathos Airport is located in Skiathos. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Belfast.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to JSI. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to JSI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Stansted Airport (STN)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Belfast, BFS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours.
Booked an early flight from Belfast to Skiathos Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Belfast International Airport:
Of the departures from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% land on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Skiathos Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and JSI:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to JSI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68.3%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Skiathos Airport (JSI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Skiathos Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near JSI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Skiathos Airport is 237 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 198 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to JSI, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Belfast to Skiathos Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Belfast to Skiathos Airport (JSI). August is the busiest month to visit Skiathos. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Belfast to JSI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Skiathos, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Skiathos Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Skiathos
Start your Skiathos trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Skiathos Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Skiathos when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Lalaria Beach followed by Koukounaries Beach and Tsougrias Beach.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Skiathos, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Journey around 137 kilometres south to Athens to check off its must-visit sights. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north of Skiathos, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great.