Skiathos Island National Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Alexandros Papadiamantis Airport is just 2 km from the centre of Skiathos, with the runway ending almost on the coast road: one of the shortest transfers of all the Greek islands, 5 minutes and about 15 euros by taxi or 15 minutes and 6 euros on the local bus. For anyone staying more than one night, the town is almost always the better choice, with the harbour, the lanes and the evening life within walking distance; the more distant beaches such as Kanapitsa remain a different option, suited to those who want a beach resort rather than the town centre.

Skiathos Town and Megali Ammos

City centre · 2 km from the airport: taxi in 5 minutes for about 15 euros (up to 4 people), local bus in 15 minutes for 6 euros.

Best for: Travellers who want the harbour, the lanes of the centre and the evening life just minutes from an airport that's very quick to reach.

Pros

One of the shortest transfers of all the Greek islands
Old harbour, the lanes of Plakes and evening life within walking distance of the centre

Cons

The local bus can get crowded in high season and still leaves a stretch on foot
Few wide beaches right in the centre: for sand it's worth moving a few minutes away

Recommended hotels in this area

Bourtzi Hotel: A two-minute walk from the old harbour, right in the centre of Skiathos; 38 soundproofed rooms furnished in a modern style.
Aegean Suites, Santikos Collection: 1.5 km from the centre, on the sandy beach of Megali Ammos, 3 minutes by car from the harbour; a boutique hotel for adults and teens over 16 with a spa and two restaurants.

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Kanapitsa

Neighbourhood · About 7-8.5 km from the airport and 7 km from the harbour, with a hotel shuttle running 24 hours a day.

Best for: Travellers who want a beach resort away from the centre, with its own shuttle to the airport and the harbour.

Pros

A quieter bay than the centre, with a private beach and hotel shuttle
Vromolimnos, one of the island's best-known beaches, 1.2 km away

Cons

Longer transfer from the airport than the centre
Without a car or the shuttle, the harbour's evening life requires an organised transfer

Recommended hotels in this area

Radisson Resort Plaza Skiathos: On the seafront of Kanapitsa bay, 7-8.5 km from the airport with its own round-the-clock shuttle; 79 air-conditioned rooms with balcony or patio and a poolside restaurant.

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