The distance between Athens and Skiros is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Athens to Skiros by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skiros → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Skyros (SKU).
Take a ferry to Skýros.
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There are several options for getting from Athens to Skiros by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Athens and Skiros is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Athens and Skiros by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Skiros is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Skiros is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Skiros. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Skiros. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Skyros (SKU). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Skiros. The ferry typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
KTEL Evias run the ferry services between Athens and Skiros. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Athens and Skiros. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Skyros (SKU). The flight takes around 40min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Skiros with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.
Olympic Air fly between Athens and Skiros. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Skyros (SKU). These flights usually take around 40min.
The flight from Athens to Skiros typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Skyros (SKU).
The closest major airport to Skiros is Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Skiros. Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Skiros. We recommend that you take a ferry to Skýros. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Skiros is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 40m | €120($120) | every 30 mins | 169km (105 miles) |
Ferry | 3h 40m | €33($33) | once daily | 202km (125 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skiros offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.