Flying from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Skiathos Airport (JSI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours.
Skiathos's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Skiathos two hours ahead of Newcastle.
Your NCL to JSI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Skiathos (and then seeing more of Greece!) is easy with Jet2. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport.
Jet2 is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport. Many passengers pass through Bristol Airport when flying between NCL and JSI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport flight is 59 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 177 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from NCL to JSI.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from NCL to JSI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
Of all flights departing from Newcastle International Airport, 71.29% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Newcastle to Newcastle International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near NCL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Consider booking a hotel near JSI if you're on a late Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Skiathos Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Alamo or Green Motion and venture far and wide through Skiathos and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Skiathos Airport several weeks before your departure date to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during peak season, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to central Skiathos
Skiathos Airport to the centre of Skiathos has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Skiathos in January.
Lock in your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Skiathos Airport for August if you want to go to Skiathos during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NCL to JSI in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Skiathos. Around 137 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 177 kilometres north of Skiathos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are among the biggest draws.