Flights to Skiathos

A flight from London Heathrow, London Gatwick or London City airports to Skiathos Airport takes around three hours and 30 minutes.

Use our low fare finder to discover the cheapest time to fly to Skiathos. The most popular time to visit is during the spring and summer months, when the island fills up with sun-seekers. To save, consider booking flights just before spring to make the most of this destination with fewer crowds.

You can enjoy everything Skiathos has to offer on any budget. Explore the island by foot or use its efficient boat network, which offers affordable day passes. Cheap and authentic meals like gyros and souvlaki are easy to pick up from local tavernas. To escape the heat of the midday sun, try the museums and galleries, like Papadiamantis House Museum and Blue House Gallery. They’re both free to visit.

Once you touch down at Skiathos Airport, you’re a 12-minute drive from Skiathos Town, and taxis can easily be found outside Arrivals. The cheapest way to travel is by taking the bus that departs from outside the airport terminal.

You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what Skiathos has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points every rental.

Aside from being renowned for beautiful beaches, Skiathos is packed with ancient archaeological sites and buzzing tavernas. The Monastery of Evangelistria, the tiny seaside village Troulos and Kastro, with its old stone structure and partially preserved drawbridge, are must-visit attractions. Don’t miss Mount Karafiltzanaka on the north-western side of the island, where you can explore walking trails that lead to the highest point of the island.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

If you travel to Greece with a valid British passport and stay for less than 90 days, a visa is not required. If you’re from a country outside the EU, you may need to apply for a visa in advance of your trip. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.