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Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
The city’s main archaeological museum, presenting Macedonian gold, sculpture, pottery, and finds from ancient Thessaloniki.
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£144
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£144
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
3 h 5 m
Ferries on 15 Sept
1
Distance
171 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 £144 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £144.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 1 ferries from Skiathos to Thessaloniki, including 1 direct services.
On Tue 15 Sept the direct ferries cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 5 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.


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 ferry, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £46, while a flight costs an average of £127.
Distance: 92 nautical miles (171 km)
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Skiathos to Thessaloniki:
A ferry is £82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Skiathos to Thessaloniki costing on average £127.
Other travel options to Thessaloniki take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 15m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 17:45 | Arrival Time 20:50 | Duration 3h05 | Sailing Days Everyday |
The table below shows live departures for Skiathos to Thessaloniki ferries for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:45 Skiathos | 3h05 | 20:50 Thessaloniki | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Ferries from Skiathos to Thessaloniki run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest ferry covers the 92 nautical miles (171 km) distance in 3h 10m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Skiathos to Thessaloniki are available to foot passengers.

Distance 92 nautical miles (171 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 3h 10m |
First ferry 8:30 |
Last ferry 18:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Thessaloniki — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Thessaloniki trip today.
The city’s main archaeological museum, presenting Macedonian gold, sculpture, pottery, and finds from ancient Thessaloniki.
A rich survey of Byzantine art and daily life, with icons, mosaics, textiles, and thoughtfully curated permanent galleries.
A compact museum inside the White Tower tracing Thessaloniki’s urban history through multimedia and historical displays.
The city’s landmark seafront promenade, ideal for walking or cycling with sculpture, gardens, and open views across the bay.
A lively central square by the sea, framed by notable architecture and often used as the starting point for exploring the centre.
The old upper town with Ottoman and Macedonian houses, quiet lanes, small squares, and some of the best city viewpoints.
Layered baked dish of aubergine, minced meat and béchamel. A Greek classic widely loved in Thessaloniki tavernas and homes.
Sesame-crusted bread ring sold by street vendors and bakeries. It is Thessaloniki’s signature grab-and-go breakfast snack.
Rich slow-cooked tripe soup with garlic, vinegar and paprika. Traditionally eaten late at night and linked to northern Greek food culture.
Long-running pastry shop famed for bougatsa, savoury pies and Thessaloniki breakfast classics in a busy casual atmosphere.
Historic central taverna known for meze, seafood and classic Macedonian dishes in a lively old-school setting.
Popular sweet shop and café best known for trigona panoramatos, profiteroles and classic Greek desserts.
Moderate for Greece: rooms, tavernas and buses are usually cheaper than Athens and many Western European city breaks.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares; leave small change in cafés.
Official public transport app
Makedonia Passenger Terminal -> Aristotelous Square, Thessaloniki
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.

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.
Port of Thessaloniki is 1 km from Thessaloniki city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Kitchen Bar (0.3km), Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km), Full tou Meze (0.9km)
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the passenger terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Port of Thessaloniki.
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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