How to Travel
Getting to Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos
Summer: May to October
The easiest and most direct route to the Islands during the summer is to fly direct to Skiathos Island.
From Skiathos Airport it is about a 5 minute taxi ride to the Port where you can take a Flying Dolphin / ferry to the Skopelos ports of Loutraki (for Glossa), Skopelos Town and then on to Alonissos.
Approximate times: By Flying Dolphin from Skiathos are as follows
- > 25 minutes to Glossa
- > 45 min to Skopelos Town
- > 90 min to Alonissos
Please check flight and corresponding Flying Dolphin / Ferry schedules before you travel. You can buy your ticket to Skopelos or Alonissos at an agency opposite Skiathos Port if you need to.
You can also fly to Athens, Volos or Thessalonica. (See winter season)
There are internal flights from athens to Skiathos during summer and winter.
Winter: Mid October to May
From mid October to the beginning of May, there are no direct flights to Skiathos and ferries and Flying Dolphins run a reduced service.
You can fly to Athens, Thessalonica or Volos.
You may find the following useful if traveling from Athens:
- > Athens Kanigos Square via coach to Agios Constantinos.
- > Agios Constantinos via Flying Dolphin / Ferry to the Islands.
From Athens Airport: You can either take the Metro to Omonia Square and then walk to Alkon Travel in Kanigos Square or, Metro / Airport Bus to Syntagma Square and then take a Taxi. There are also Taxi's from the Airport however; the journey by bus or metro is quite easy and cheaper!
On the corner of Kanigos Square you will find Alkon Travel Agency, the coach to Agios Constantinos leaves from here, they open at around 6.30am. Next door is a coffee shop where you can order a cup of Greek Coffee while you wait. It is important to buy a ticket for the coach and Flying Dolphin / Ferry.
The coach leaves from outside Alkon Travel, generally around 7am but, this is dependent on the schedules. It is important to check these before you travel as it can change. It is best to telephone Alkon Travel agency before you travel to double check: Tel: (00 30) 210 3832545 or 3843220
The coach takes about two and half hours to Agios Constantinos where a connecting Flying Dolphin or ferry awaits.
Adverse Weather Conditions:
Sometimes in winter there is no sea transport due to bad weather, if this happens you may have to book into a hotel for the night and make the best of it. It's a good opportunity to do some sightseeing, go to a good restaurant and try again the next day.
Alternatively: You can travel on the public bus from Athens to the port of Volos from where ferries and Flying Dolphins may run more frequently.
The bus to Volos takes about 5 hours. From Volos the Flying Dolphin to Skiathos takes around 90 minutes, and around 2 hours to Skopelos. If you need to stay in Volos overnight there are hotels opposite the port. There is often a Flying Dolphin or Ferry at 8.00 am, but again you must always check the schedules.
For a more detailed version see: Sporades travel Blog
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