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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Skiathos is to ferry and bus and car ferry which costs €80 - €110 and takes 18h 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 40m and costs €80 - €330.

How far is it from Crete to Skiathos?

The distance between Crete and Skiathos is 456 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 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Crete to Skiathos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skiathos?

There are 1191+ 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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)HER - JSI
4h 57m
€76–231
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Kymási
3. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Skiathos
15h 47m
Bus, bus and ferry, Hydrofoil
1. Take the bus from Heraklion to Chania
2. Take the busferry from Chania to Larissa
3. Take the bus from Larissa to Volos
4. Take the ferry from Port of Volos to Skiathos
22h 18m
€91–118
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)JSH - JSI
14h 5m
€95–350
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)CHQ - JSI
4h 40m
€83–329
Car ferry, bus via Heraklion Port
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeus
2. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Kymási
3. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Skiathos
17h 32m
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of PiraeusAbs / ...
2. Take the bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Kymási
3. Take the car ferry from Mantoudi to Skiathos
18h 32m
€80–109

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI) flights

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5h 40mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Sky Express, and Aegean Airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 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 Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Car ferry, bus

Bus, bus and ferry, Hydrofoil

Fly from Sitia Airport

Fly from Chania International Airport

Car ferry, bus via Heraklion Port

Ferry, bus, car ferry