Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skiathos Airport (JSI): what you need to know
Skiathos is two hours ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your EDI to JSI flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between EDI and JSI:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Birmingham International Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport flight is Rs25,609. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs65,240. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from EDI to JSI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to JSI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, data shows 67.94% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JSI instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Skiathos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Skiathos and beyond.
Improve your chances of scoring the best possible rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Skiathos Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to central Skiathos
From Skiathos Airport, Skiathos is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Skiathos in January.
When reserving your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Skiathos Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Skiathos, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to JSI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Skiathos. Around 137 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Around 177 kilometres north of Skiathos, Thessaloniki is another favourite stop in Greece. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.