Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Skiathos Airport (JSI): what you need to know
Heraklion and Skiathos are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
To ensure you catch your HER to JSI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HER and JSI:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Naples International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
$85 is the best price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport flight. Return flights start from $189. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from HER to JSI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HER to JSI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER reach their destination without delay.
To get to Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near HER. Whether you have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Consider booking a hotel close to JSI if you have a late Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Skiathos Airport rental car and discover Skiathos and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
Improve your chances of securing a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Skiathos Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to central Skiathos
Skiathos Airport to central Skiathos has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometers away.
When to fly to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Skiathos based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Skiathos is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Heraklion Airport to Skiathos Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to JSI sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Skiathos. Around 137 kilometers away to the south, popular attractions include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're looking to explore another side of Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 177 kilometers north of Skiathos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are key highlights.