Ferry from Skopelos to Skiathos

Skopelos Town to Skiathos is the standard hop between the two best-known Sporades, taking around twenty-five minutes on the fast craft and up to an hour and a half on services that call at Glossa or Alonissos on the way. Aegean Flying Dolphins and Seajets both work the route with vessels including the Eagle Jet 2, Erato and the Speedrunner Jets. Fares start around €23.

Skiathos is the liveliest island in the group, cosmopolitan for its size, with a busy resort and nightlife scene alongside the beaches. The harbour town shares the island's name and is dominated by the Bourtzi, a small fortified islet joined to the waterfront. Koukounaries and Lalaria are the beaches most people head for, and the island's airport makes it the usual arrival point for the Sporades.

Sailings are frequent, several times a day through the season, which makes day trips practical in both directions. The current timetable and fares are shown below. From Skiathos there are regular onward connections to Volos, Agios Konstantinos and Alonissos.

Skopelos to Skiathos Ferry Fares

Weekly Skopelos to Skiathos Ferry Schedule

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Hiring a car

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.

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.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Skopelos to Skiathos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Skopelos to Skiathos ferry

• Confirm your ticket says "Skopelos Town" and not "Glossa" or "Loutraki" – these are two separate ports on opposite sides of the island, roughly 25 kilometres apart by road, and boarding at the wrong one means an unplanned taxi ride across Skopelos.
• Arrive at Skopelos Town port at least 30 minutes before your sailing – ferry companies close boarding shortly before departure, and if you are travelling with a vehicle allow closer to an hour to load.
• Even if you have booked online, you will usually need to exchange your booking for a printed boarding pass at one of the ferry agency offices along the Skopelos Town waterfront before you can board.
• Fragile items should be wrapped and packed in the centre of your bag, surrounded by soft clothing – baggage handling at ports is not gentle.
• Once you arrive in Skiathos, over 60 beaches – many of them pine-fringed – line the island's coastline, with the famous Koukounaries beach among the finest in the Aegean. The island also offers historic sites, lively nightlife in Skiathos Town, and hiking trails through the forested interior.

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