Ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos

The Skiathos to Skopelos ferry is one of the most straightforward island hops in the Sporades. These two neighbours sit close together in the northern Aegean, and depending on the vessel the crossing takes anywhere from about 30 minutes on the fastest high-speed craft up to around an hour and a half. Skopelos itself has two ferry ports: most sailings call at Skopelos Town, the harbour below the island’s whitewashed capital, while others dock instead at Glossa in the north of the island — a separate port serving a different village, so it’s worth checking which one your ticket takes you to. Our Skopelos Town port guide has more on the harbour and getting up to Chora.

Sailings run daily throughout the months covered by the current timetable, with SeaJets and Aegean Flying Dolphins both operating high-speed services on the route. Frequency varies a good deal with the season: fewer crossings link the two islands either side of summer, building up to several a day at the height of the season. For the exact departures on your travel dates, check the schedule box above, which reflects the latest confirmed timetable.

Skiathos to Skopelos Ferry Fares

Weekly Skiathos to Skopelos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Skopelos?

Yes, several agencies operate within walking distance of Skopelos Town port, with free parking on the harbour front once you arrive. A car is genuinely useful here for reaching Mamma Mia filming locations like Kastani and Agios Ioannis beaches, which have good road links but sit some way from town; a compact or small SUV copes best with the terrain. Compare prices at Discover Cars.

Is it worth hiring a car on Skiathos?

Skiathos is small and hilly, with a public bus running a numbered route between the town and Koukounaries beach that covers most visitors' needs. A car or 4x4 is worth it if you want the quieter beaches reached by dirt roads, though free car parks at popular spots like Vromolimnos fill up by mid-morning in summer. Compare hire options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Skiathos to Skopelos between 15 October 2026 and 28 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Skiathos to Skopelos ferry

• In July and August the port gets very busy with car queues and day-trip crowds, so arrive at least an hour before departure – earlier still if you are travelling with a vehicle that needs loading time.
• Skiathos has no single ferry ticket office – each shipping company sells from its own booth near the corner of Papadiamantis Street, so check in advance which operator you are travelling with rather than queuing at the wrong window.
• Head for Skiathos's New Harbour, not the Old Port used for boat tours and water taxis, when catching the Skopelos ferry – it is a short walk from the town centre and about 15–20 minutes on foot from the airport.
• The period immediately after the 15th August peak sees a rapid fall in demand; last-minute seats become available again from around the 20th.
• In Skopelos, the densely forested hillsides, cobblestone-paved Chora, and over 360 churches make this one of the greenest and most characterful islands in the Sporades. The clifftop chapel of Agios Ioannis – the iconic location used in the film Mamma Mia – is reached by a steep flight of steps and rewards climbers with extraordinary sea views.

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