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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Skiathos is to bus and Hydrofoil which costs €110 - €150 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Skiathos is to bus and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €100 - €200.

How far is it from Istanbul to Skiathos?

The distance between Istanbul and Skiathos is 549 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Skiathos without a car is to bus and car ferry via Thessaloníki which takes 13h 44m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Istanbul to Skiathos, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Skiathos?

Skiathos is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:23 AM in Istanbul and 9:23 AM in Skiathos.

Where can I stay near Skiathos?

There are 1191+ hotels available in Skiathos.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Istanbul to Skiathos by bus, plane, car ferry, car, 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.

Bus, fly to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis'
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)IST - JSI
7h 50m
€103–194
Bus, car ferry via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationArda-Tur
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Thessaloniki to Skiathos
13h 44m
€83–215
Drive, Hydrofoil
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Volos
2. Take the ferry from Port of Volos to Skiathos
9h 44m
€186–249
Bus, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)IST - SKG
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Thessaloniki to Skiathos
9h 38m
€140–356
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloníki
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Thessaloniki to Skiathos
14h 10m
€113–258
Bus, Hydrofoil
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Larissa
2. Take the bus from Larissa to Volos
3. Take the ferry from Port of Volos to Skiathos
16h 27m
€118–144
Bus, car ferry via Volos
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Volos
3. Take the car ferry from Volos to Skiathos
18h 23m

Istanbul (IST) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI) flights

8Weekly Planes

5h 38mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Skiathos.

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Distance: 548.7 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Skiathos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Skiathos. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI), walk to Skiathos Airport, then take the bus to Skiathos. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Skiathos via Thessaloniki station, Thessaloniki New Station, Dimokratias, and Port of Thessaloniki in around 13h 44m.

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