The cheapest and fastest ferries from Skiathos to Thessaloniki
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Skiathos to Thessaloniki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skiathos to Thessaloniki will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £33.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Skiathos for Thessaloniki every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 10 Jul the direct ferries cover the 169 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SPEEDRUNNER JET17:053h10Skiathos20:15Port of Thessaloniki£331One-way0 changes
SPEEDRUNNER JET17:053h10Skiathos20:15Port of Thessaloniki£331One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Skiathos to Thessaloniki
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Skiathos to Thessaloniki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £98. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £98, and a ferry costs an average of £143.
Distance: 91 nautical miles (169 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£143 Average Price | £126 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Skiathos to Thessaloniki Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 14:40 | Arrival Time 17:50 | Duration 3h10 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 17:45 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 3h05 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 17:05 | Arrival Time 20:15 | Duration 3h10 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Skiathos to Thessaloniki ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Skiathos to Thessaloniki ferries for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPEEDRUNNER JET | 17:05 Skiathos | 3h10 | 20:15 Port of Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Skiathos to Thessaloniki
Ferries from Skiathos to Thessaloniki run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £143 but you can travel from only £98 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:30, the last at 18:50. The fastest ferry covers the 91 nautical miles (169 km) distance in 3h 5m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Skiathos to Thessaloniki are available to foot passengers.

Distance 91 nautical miles (169 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £143 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 3h 5m |
First ferry 8:30 |
Last ferry 18:50 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 42 days |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Skiathos to ThessalonikiYou can travel by ferry between Skiathos to Thessaloniki with Seajets for as low as £98. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Skiathos to Thessaloniki ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skiathos to Thessaloniki by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thessaloniki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Skiathos and Thessaloniki
Most Skiathos to Thessaloniki ferries use the Skiathos to Port of Thessaloniki port pair. Use this guide to compare Skiathos and Thessaloniki ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Skiathos port do ferries to Thessaloniki leave from?
Getting to Skiathos from Skiathos city centre
Skiathos is 3 km from Skiathos city centre. Public transport options include:
Skiathos port facilities and services
Skiathos has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Windmill Restaurant (0.3km), Marmita (0.6km), Ricchi E Poveri (0.5km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Skiathos.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Skiathos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Which Thessaloniki port do ferries from Skiathos arrive at?
Getting to Port of Thessaloniki from Thessaloniki city centre
Port of Thessaloniki is 1 km from Thessaloniki city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Thessaloniki port facilities and services
Port of Thessaloniki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kitchen Bar (0.3km), Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km), Full tou Meze (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the passenger terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Thessaloniki.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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