How to get to Skopelos: via Skiathos, from Volos or Agios Konstantinos
Green Skopelos in the Sporades has no airport. There are two main ways to get there: via Skiathos, or by ferry from the mainland.
- The usual route: fly to Skiathos (about 45 minutes from Athens), then a ferry of about 15 minutes to Glossa or up to an hour to Chora.
- From Volos: about 1h40 to Glossa and about 2h15 (up to 4 hours) to Skopelos town.
- There are two ports, Glossa in the north and Skopelos town (Chora); check which you arrive at.
If you are flying in or want to avoid driving, fly to Skiathos. If you are already on the mainland, for example in Pelion or coming from Thessaloniki, sail from Volos.
Does Skopelos have an airport?
No. The nearest airport is on neighbouring Skiathos. Figures here are based on Dave's Travel Pages and Ferryhopper; times and fares are from recent seasons and change, so always check the current timetable.
Getting to Skopelos via Skiathos
The flight from Athens to Skiathos takes about 45 minutes, and in summer there are also direct flights from several European cities. From the airport go to Skiathos port; the ferry to Glossa (north Skopelos) takes about 15 minutes and to Skopelos town up to about an hour. About the neighbouring island: our Skiathos page.
Getting to Skopelos from Volos
| Route | Approximate time | Fares from (Ferryhopper) |
|---|---|---|
| Volos–Glossa | about 1h40 | about €34 |
| Volos–Skopelos town | about 2h15 (up to 4 hours) | about €39 |
Companies such as SeaJets and Aegean Flying Dolphins sail from Volos, with daily departures in season. To reach Volos: KTEL bus from Athens (about 4–5 hours, about €27) or from Thessaloniki (about 2h15, about €20). If you are passing through, Pelion is worth a few days: our Pelion guide.
Other ports
- Agios Konstantinos: a mainland port about two and a half hours' drive from Athens, with Sporades routes in season.
- Mantoudi and Kymi (Evia): both have Sporades connections. A ferry from Kymi serves Skyros and sometimes Skopelos, but not daily.
Glossa or Skopelos town?
Skopelos has two main ports. Glossa (Loutraki) is in the northwest, a very short hop from Skiathos. Skopelos town (Chora) is the main port, where most hotels are. If your hotel is in Chora and you land at Glossa, allow about 40 minutes more by road. Check when booking.
Skiathos or Volos?
Via Skiathos is fastest but means matching a flight and a ferry on the same day; via Volos suits those flying to Athens or Thessaloniki and adding a mainland stretch such as Pelion. Check sailings before booking accommodation, and leave a buffer day before your flight home.
FAQ
What is the fastest way to get to Skopelos? Fly to Skiathos and take the short ferry; to Glossa it is about 15 minutes.
How long is the ferry from Volos to Skopelos? About 1h40 to Glossa and about 2h15 to Skopelos town, sometimes up to 4 hours depending on vessel and stops.
Is there a ferry from Piraeus to Skopelos? There is no regular Piraeus route; sail from Volos, Agios Konstantinos or Evia's ports.
How much is the ferry to Skopelos? According to Ferryhopper, from about €34 Volos–Glossa and from about €39 Volos–Skopelos town.
