Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport (JSI)

Skiathos Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport (JSI) is a relatively small island airport located 2 kilometers outside the city center. Around 550,000 passengers pass through JSI Airport every year. The main operating airlines flying to and from this airport are Aegean/Olympic Air, Sky Express, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, British Airways CityFlyer, Condor, Edelweiss, Discover Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Smartwings, TAROM, Transavia, Avanti Air, Air Serbia, and more.

Skiathos Airport Services

Accessibility for Travelers with Disabilities

Accessibility for Travelers with Disabilities

Like many Greek airports, Skiathos Island National Airport is fully equipped to support passengers with reduced mobility. However, you’ll need to book via your airline to ensure arrangements are made for you when you arrive.

 

Accessibility features include: 

  • Wheelchair assistance
  • Accessible parking and shuttle services
  • Accessible bathrooms
  • Assistance animal relief areas
  • Boarding assistance
  • Medical device assistance
Baggage Services

Baggage Services

Skiathos Airport Lounges

Skiathos Airport Lounges

Free WI-FI

Free WI-FI

Skiathos Airport Parking

There is a small parking lot available opposite the terminal buildings at Skiathos Airport. You can park there for free for up to one hour.

Short-term parking

Park in the main parking lot for up to 1 hour for free.

Long-term parking

The parking lot at Skiathos Airport isn’t recommended for long-stay parking.

Drop off & Pick up

Park in the Skiathos Airport parking lot for free

There is no pick-up and drop-off zone outside of the terminal building.

Live Arrivals

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Live Departures

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Terminal Information

The Skiathos International Airport (JSI) is small, but it has all of the facilities you need for a comfortable transit, including a restaurant, a shop, free Wi-Fi, ample seating, and more. The facilities are modern and comfortable, with Arrivals at the front of the building and Departures upstairs. There are two terminals with one handling domestic/Schengen flights and the other international/non-Schengen flights.

View of Skiathos Port during daytime
Two people walk through an airport terminal.
International Terminal

International Terminal

Terminal Information
Two people walk through an airport terminal.
Domestic Terminal

Domestic Terminal

Terminal Information

Transportation options from and to Skiathos Airport

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By Bus

Hop on the bus to arrive in the city center in 15 minutes.

*Departure approximately 30 minutes after a flight lands

By Taxi

Get a Skiathos Airport taxi from the taxi stands outside the main terminal.

Or, for a more personalized ride, you can book a private Skiathos Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.

By Car

Rent a car from Skiathos Airport to drive to town in 5 minutes.

*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination​ and traffic.

More connections from Skiathos Airport

Buses

Traveling by bus is the cheapest way to reach Skiathos town. The bus doesn’t have a fixed schedule. Instead, it departs around 20-30 minutes after a flight lands. You can expect to reach town in around 15 minutes.

Rental cars

Taxis and private transfers

Skiathos Airport Hotels

Looking for good hotels near Skiathos Airport? Here is a list of options at different price points.
Alkyon Hotel Skiathos

Alkyon Hotel Skiathos

3 min taxi ride from the airport
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La Piscine Skiathos Airport Hotel

La Piscine Skiathos Airport Hotel

5 min taxi ride from the airport
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Skiathos Avaton Hotel

Skiathos Avaton Hotel

7 min taxi ride from the airport
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Practical Information

Opening Hours

Skiathos Airport: Varies depending on the flight schedule but generally 05:00 to 23:00.

Shops: Most shops are open from 08:00 to 21:00.

Food and Drink: Most coffee shops and restaurants are open from 05:00 to 22:00 or until the last departing flight.

Recommended Arrival Times

International Flights: 2 hours 

Domestic Flights: 1 hour

Airport Codes

Skiathos Airport code: JSI

IACO code: LGSK

Contact Information

General information: +30 24270-29105

Airport email: Online form

Lost property: Skiathos Airport Lost Property – consult your airline

Skiathos Airport Map – consult the information desk

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skiathos Airport dangerous?

Skiathos Airport is considered high risk to some because of the short runway. It can be harder for pilots to land and take off. Nevertheless, flying in and out is generally safe!

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Olivia De Santos

Olivia De Santos is a seasoned travel writer and adventurer with bylines in Lonely Planet and A Way Abroad. With over ten years of professional writing experience and a degree in Linguistics, she blends cultural insight and personal storytelling to help travelers see the world in a new light.