What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Skiathos?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Skiathos is to car ferry and bus via Heraklion Port which costs €65 - €190 and takes 17h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Skiathos?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Skiathos is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €100 - €310.

How far is it from Crete to Skiathos?

The distance between Crete and Skiathos is 499 km.

How do I travel from Crete to Skiathos without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Skiathos without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 15h 47m and costs €210 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Skiathos?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Crete to Skiathos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skiathos?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Skiathos.

Crete to Skiathos - 7 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Skiathos by plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)plane JSH - JSI
4h 15m
€100–310
Car ferry, bus via Heraklion Port
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Kymásibus
3. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Skiathoscarferry
17h 32m
€67–182
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Kymásibus
3. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Skiathoscarferry
15h 47m
€215–529
Bus, bus and ferry, Hydrofoil
1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chaniabus
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Larissabusferry
3. Take the bus from Larissa to Volosbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Volos to Skiathosferry
22h 18m
€91–143
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)plane HER - JSI
4h 42m
€71–211
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)plane CHQ - JSI
5h 15m
€113–279
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Kymásibus
3. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Skiathoscarferry
18h 12m
€80–190

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crete to Skiathos.

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Distance: 498.9 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Skiathos, Greece?

Olympic Air and Sky Express fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI) once daily.

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How to get fromCrete to Skiathosby plane, car ferry, bus, busferry or ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Skiathos by plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or ferry

Fly from Sitia Airport

Car ferry, bus via Heraklion Port

Car ferry, bus

Bus, bus and ferry, Hydrofoil

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Fly from Chania International Airport

Ferry, bus, car ferry