Flying from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 45 minutes.
Skiathos and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 17 Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, select the 08:15 Olympic Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:40 with Sky Express.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JSI to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Sky Express has direct flights from Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if you have time.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Sky Express.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for JSI to ATH flights is Olympic Air.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JSI and ATH:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 822 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,651. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from JSI to ATH by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from JSI to ATH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal 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 Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Skiathos Airport (JSI)
To reach Skiathos Airport from central Skiathos, it'll take around 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to JSI:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience more of Athens and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Athens in January.
When booking your flight from Skiathos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JSI to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
If you want to check out another side of Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.

