Cheap flights from London to Skiathos

October brings the lowest fares on this route before prices climb toward summer. The calendar shows options from May through September with November and December also available for winter travel. Midweek departures typically cost less than weekend flights since business travellers avoid Greek island routes during these months. School holidays in Britain tend to push demand higher, so booking ahead of August and Christmas helps secure better rates.

Budget operators like Easyjet and Jet2 keep prices down while offering only carry-on baggage unless you add extras. Full-service carriers such as Lufthansa City Airlines and Austrian include checked luggage in their standard ticket. Sky Express handles most Greek domestic connections including the island approach to Skiathos. TUI Airways and Aegean Airlines provide seasonal services that may vary by month. The smaller operators like Air Dolomiti and Hahn Air Systems often work as partners for longer routes from London.

Skiathos Airport sits just minutes from the main port where ferries arrive, making it one of Greece's smallest island airports. The terminal is compact enough that you can walk through without long waits or complicated transfers. Town buses run regularly between the airfield and Skiathos Town during peak season when visitors fill the island. Taxis wait outside arrivals but should be taken only from official stands to avoid inflated rates.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Time zone

UTC+03 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your passport expires within six months of your travel dates since Greece enforces this rule strictly.
• Verify which London airport your flight departs from because Heathrow and Gatwick both serve Skiathos directly.
• Review baggage allowances carefully when choosing between low-cost carriers like Easyjet and full-service airlines.
• Confirm that your ticket covers the entire journey if you are booking separate flights through different carriers.
• Pack light for summer months when domestic ferries to other Greek islands tend to fill quickly.