Travelling from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Thessaloniki's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Skiathos.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your JSI to SKG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JSI and SKG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight is R 1,575. A return ticket right now is R 3,765. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JSI to SKG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from JSI to SKG.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Skiathos Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Skiathos. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near JSI? If you've booked an early flight from Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
If you're coming in on a late Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SKG:
Travel at your own speed with a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Centauro or Record Go and experience more of Thessaloniki and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
From Thessaloniki International Airport, Thessaloniki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Thessaloniki in April.
When reserving your flight from Skiathos Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Thessaloniki, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JSI to SKG around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres south of Thessaloniki, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Greece, head for Larisa, roughly 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are the start of reasons to visit.