Travelling from Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Skiathos.
Take your pick of 12 weekly Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Sky Express is the earliest available. Sky Express operates the latest service of the day at 22:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JSI to ATH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a cinch with SKY express. This popular airline has direct flights from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SKY express.
Olympic Air ranks as the top on-time carrier for JSI to ATH flights, with 87.5% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JSI and ATH include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport flight is 42 €. A return plane ticket right now is 87 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JSI to ATH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Landing cheap flights from JSI to ATH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Skiathos Island National Airport (JSI)
Skiathos Island National Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from JSI arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
Central Skiathos to Skiathos Island National Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near JSI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're arriving on a late Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ATH:
Follow your own route with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and find adventure across Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Athens International Airport, Athens is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Skiathos Island National Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JSI to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If there's time to check out another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are the start of reasons to visit.

