You can travel to the island of Skyros by ferry boat of air. Below you will find information about travelling to Skyros.

Ferry Boats to Skyros

The easiest way to get to Skyros is by the ferry boat that arrives and departs from the port of Linaria on a daily basis. The "Skyros Shipping Company" operates the ferry service between Skyros and the port of Kymi on the nearby island of Evia. The"Achilleas" ferry boat is a very moden and comfortable boat, with a large capacity.

If you want to visit Skyros with your car you will need to purchase a car-ticket for your vehicle. If you want to hire a car upon arriving at Skyros, then you can do so.

There are daily bus services to Kymi operated by the KTEL National Bus Service. You can get to Kymi in Evia from the port of Oropos - Eretria, or either by via the capital town of Chalkida.

Below are some useful telephone numbers for the ferry boat to Skyros.
Ferry Boat Agency - Kymi Evia: ( + 30 ) 22220 22020 / 22522
Ferry Boat Agency - Skyros: ( + 30 ) 22220 91790
Ferry Boat Agency - Linaria Port: ( + 30 ) 22220 93465

Air Travel to Skyros

The airport of Skyros is located in the northen part of the island, and this airport caters for both domestic flights from around Greece, and also charter flights from Europe during the summer season. Flying to Skyros is a popular method of travel for those that are visiting from abroad.

There are several flights a week, to Skyros that depart from the Athens International Airport and Airport of Thessaloniki in the North of Greece.

For information about flights to Skyros from Athens or Thessaloniki, please call ( + 30 ) 22220 91600. The flights are handled by Skyros Travel.

Flight Schedule to Skyros