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Boat from Skiathos to Skopelos: ferries and times
Skopelos sits just east of Skiathos, and a boat from Skiathos to Skopelos can be a scheduled hydrofoil, a fast ferry ticket booked ahead or a day boat that brings you home in the evening. Here is how each one works.
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Editorial team, skiathosboattrip.comUpdated October 20, 2026about 7 min to read20 sources
The short version
- 01Crossing time
- About 1 hour on the SEAJETS ticket; Visit Greece gives 30 minutes.1
- 02Summer hydrofoil
- Daily from Skiathos at 09:50, via Glossa, into Skopelos at 10:45.2
- 03Coming back
- Skopelos 17:30, arriving in Skiathos at 18:25 the same day.2
- 04Ticket to book
- A SEAJETS fast ferry seat from $33, and it cannot be refunded.
- 05No timetable worries
- The day boat Agios Nikolaos does the return for you, with 80 minutes out to Skopelos.
Two islands, one short stretch of sea
Skopelos is the largest island of the Northern Sporades and lies between Skiathos and Alonissos, so it is the natural first hop east.3 A boat from Skiathos to Skopelos can be a simple transfer to your next hotel or the start of a day among lanes, churches and green bays. You can treat the crossing as transport, or as the first hour of your day out.
The choices fall into a few kinds. Scheduled hydrofoils run by Aegean Flying Dolphins link the ports of the Sporades with Volos on the mainland.2 A fast ferry ticket on SEAJETS can be booked through GetYourGuide, sold by Ferryhopper. And day boats such as the Agios Nikolaos leave Skiathos in the morning and bring you back in the evening without any ticket juggling.
Which suits you depends on one question: are you staying on Skopelos, or coming back tonight? A one-way ticket suits a traveler moving hotels. A return on the hydrofoil works for a long, independent day. A day boat suits anyone who wants Skopelos and something more, such as Alonissos and a swim, with someone else watching the clock.
A day on the hydrofoil
Skiathos to Skopelos and back on the XIX
The summer hydrofoil timetable for 2026
Aegean Flying Dolphins publishes its own Sporades timetable for 1 June to 31 October 2026, read for this page on 20 October 2026.2 On the hydrofoil XIX the morning run leaves Skiathos at 09:50 every day, calls at Glossa at 10:15 and reaches Skopelos town at 10:45, before going on to Alonnisos.2 That is the departure to build a day trip around.
The evening return on the same boat leaves Skopelos at 17:30, stops at Glossa at 18:05 and arrives in Skiathos at 18:25.2 A second hydrofoil, ERATO, covers the other end of the day from Monday to Saturday: Skopelos at 06:40 to Skiathos at 07:35 in the morning, and Skiathos at 15:40 to Skopelos at 16:35 in the afternoon.4 On Sundays ERATO runs later, Skopelos 10:35 to Skiathos 11:30 and Skiathos 17:40 to Skopelos 18:35.4
Treat these times as a plan, not a promise. The operator itself notes that schedules may change, and this timetable covers the summer months only.2 Check the departure the evening before and again at the port, especially on a windy day, and keep a little slack if you have a flight from Skiathos to catch.
Side by side
Three ways across, compared
| Option | Leaves Skiathos | Back the same day | If plans change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAJETS fast ferry | Time on your e-ticket | Book a second ticket | Non-refundable |
| XIX hydrofoil | 09:50 daily | 17:30 from Skopelos | Ask the operator |
| ERATO hydrofoil | 15:40, Monday to Saturday | XIX from Skopelos at 17:30 | Ask the operator |
| Agios Nikolaos day boat | 09:15, Old Port | Included | Free up to 24 hours before |
Times from Aegean Flying Dolphins' summer 2026 timetable and the two listings; schedules may change.24
Three ways to go
Ticket, twin listing or day boat
One way, booked ahead
This site's pickDay boat
Agios Nikolaos, MTM Experiences
- On Skopelos
- 1.5 hours
- Swim stop
- 1 hour
- Price
- from $72
Rated 4.97Decision helper
Which crossing fits your plans?
Start from what the day is for
The fast ferry seat
One ticket, luggage up to 50 kg included.
The XIX hydrofoil
In at 10:45, out at 17:30.2
The day boat
1.5 hours on each island and a swim.
The day boat
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
A hydrofoil or the day boat
The SEAJETS ticket is not suitable under 11 years.
Taking just a few steps from the port of Skiathos reveals Bourtzi, a small, green peninsula that separates the old port from the new port.
How long the crossing really takes
Ask how long is the ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos and you will get different answers, because the sources measure different trips. Visit Greece, the national tourism organisation, gives the ferry to Skopelos as a journey of 30 minutes after the flight from Athens to Skiathos.1 The SEAJETS listing on GetYourGuide gives a crossing of about 1 hour.
The hydrofoil timetable explains part of the gap. The XIX calls at Glossa on the way, so its run from Skiathos at 09:50 reaches Skopelos town at 10:45 rather than going straight across.2 Glossa is a separate port on Skopelos, handy if you are staying near it but a detour if your bed is in the main town.
The day boat takes its time on purpose. The Agios Nikolaos listing gives 80 minutes from Skiathos to Skopelos, with 1.5 hours ashore before it sails on. Visit Greece puts Alonnisos at 40 minutes by ferry from Skiathos, which shows how close these islands sit to one another.5 On any of these boats the hour passes quickly with the coast of Skopelos sliding by.
Map
From Skiathos harbor to Skopelos, Alonissos and Lalaria
The day boat's route east to Skopelos and Alonissos, then Skiathos itself with the north-coast beaches and the islets off the harbor.
1Skiathos town2Glossa3Agios Ioannis4Kastani and Milia5Skopelos town6Patitiri
1Skiathos town7Lalaria8Kastro9Tsougria10Arkos11Koukounaries12Agia Eleni13Aselinos
- 1Skiathos town and Bourtzi
Bourtzi, a small green peninsula, splits the harbor into the old port and the new port; the boat to Skopelos and Alonissos leaves from the old port.6
In Google Maps ↗ - 2Glossa
A stop of the Aegean Flying Dolphins hydrofoils between Skiathos and Skopelos town.2
In Google Maps ↗ - 3Agios Ioannis in Kastri
A chapel on top of a rock above the sea, one of the Mamma Mia! filming locations.7
In Google Maps ↗ - 4Kastani and Milia
Kastani is the sandy Mamma Mia! beach; Milia looks across to the islet of Dasia.78
In Google Maps ↗ - 5Skopelos town
The largest island of the Northern Sporades, with a town in the old Pelion style.39
In Google Maps ↗ - 6Patitiri
The port and capital of Alonissos, below the old village and its castle.10
In Google Maps ↗ - 7Lalaria
Reached only by sea and only in dead calm, with white cobbles and the Trypia Petra arch.1112
In Google Maps ↗ - 8Kastro
The medieval town on the northern tip, 11 km from the modern town.13
In Google Maps ↗ - 9Tsougria
An islet with pines and two small lakes, less than 2 nautical miles from the port.14
In Google Maps ↗ - 10Arkos
One of the small islands the municipality names for a sailing day from Skiathos.15
In Google Maps ↗ - 11Koukounaries
The pine-backed beach on the south-west point, with boats for rent and a sunset viewpoint.16
In Google Maps ↗ - 12Agia Eleni
A west-coast beach known for its sunsets.17
In Google Maps ↗ - 13Aselinos
A north-coast beach reached by dirt road or by boat; a north wind brings big waves.18
In Google Maps ↗
Checklist
Before you walk down to the port
01
Before booking
- Check the timetable for your exact date
- Read whether the ticket can be refunded
- Names and ID details for everyone traveling
02
On the day
- Be at the quay well before the boat leaves
- Passport or ID card in your pocket
- Hat and sun cream for the deck
- Water for the crossing
Cost calculator
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What a ticket costs and what it includes
The question how much is the ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos has a simple answer for the one ticket sold on GetYourGuide: the SEAJETS fast ferry starts from $33, and the price includes administration costs and booking fees. It is rated 4.34 from 11 reviews. The page converts the price into the currency you choose, and the checkout shows the binding amount.
Read the terms before you pay. This ticket is non-refundable, it is sent as an e-ticket by email, and each traveler must show a passport or a national identity card. One piece of luggage up to 50 kg per passenger is included, while snacks and drinks from the onboard bar and any hotel transfer are not. The listing says it is not suitable for children under 11 years or for people prone to seasickness.
For comparison, the day boats price the whole outing rather than a seat. The Agios Nikolaos day to Skopelos and Alonissos starts from $72, with the boat ticket, fees and taxes and a group leader included, while food and drinks are extra. If you only want Skopelos for a few hours, the ticket is the lean choice; if you want a guided day with a swim, the day boat covers more.
Where the boats leave from in Skiathos
Skiathos town has two harbors side by side. Bourtzi, a small green peninsula a few steps from the port, divides the old port from the new port, so it helps to know which side your boat uses.6 Allow a few minutes to walk between them with luggage, and more in the busy hours of a summer morning.
Day boats state their quay in the listing. The Agios Nikolaos meets at the Old Port at 09:00 and sails at 09:15, so the meeting time is not the departure time. For the SEAJETS ticket, the listing asks you to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure, and the confirmation email carries the details.
On Skopelos the scheduled boats arrive in the main town, where the white houses climb the hill above the quay. The town keeps the traditional Pelion style of building, and its lanes start a few steps from where you step ashore.9 If your hotel is near Glossa instead, ask which boats call there before you buy.
Planning a day on Skopelos without a tour
With the morning hydrofoil in at 10:45 and the evening one out at 17:30, you have most of a day on the island.2 That is enough to walk the old town, sit down for lunch and take a bus or taxi to a beach. Panormos, a pebble beach with services, is 18 km from the town, so plan transport rather than a walk.19
Skopelos is a green island: Visit Greece notes that 80% of its land is covered in forest.20 That makes the drive to the west coast a pleasure; allow time for it. If the Mamma Mia! chapel or Kastani beach is your goal, a boat day that stops nearby may save hours of road.
Pack as for a beach day plus a town walk: swimwear, sun cream, a hat and shoes that cope with stone steps. Keep your passport or ID with you if you travel on the SEAJETS ticket, since every passenger needs one. Leave the last hour for getting back to the quay, because the boat home will not wait.
Ferry ticket or day boat: choosing well
Choose the ticket if you are moving islands, staying several nights on Skopelos or want full control of your hours. Choose the hydrofoil return if you like timetables and want the longest possible stay in Skopelos town. Choose a day boat if you want Skopelos as one stop among several, with the boat as part of the pleasure rather than a gap between places.
The day boat on this site makes two island stops and a swim. It spends 1.5 hours on Skopelos, 1.5 hours on the second island, then 1 hour swimming before the drop-off. Cancelling costs nothing until a day ahead, and paying can wait until later. The fast ferry ticket offers neither of those comforts.
Whichever you pick, the sea decides the final word. The SEAJETS listing warns that its schedule may change for weather or operational reasons, and that a canceled trip is fully refunded. On a windy morning, keep a backup day in your plans and check the port before you walk down.
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Skopelos, Alonissos and a swim in one day
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You ask,we answer.
How long is the ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos?
About 1 hour on SEAJETS. Visit Greece gives 30 minutes; the hydrofoil via Glossa leaves at 09:50 and reaches Skopelos at 10:45.12
What time is the first boat to Skopelos?
09:50 on the daily XIX. That is Aegean Flying Dolphins' summer 2026 timetable; ERATO also sails at 15:40 from Monday to Saturday.24
Can I go and come back in one day?
Yes, in summer 2026. The XIX returns from Skopelos at 17:30 and arrives in Skiathos at 18:25.2
Is the SEAJETS ticket refundable?
No. It is non-refundable; only a trip the company cancels is fully refunded.
Do I need my passport?
Yes, or a national ID card. The SEAJETS listing requires it for every passenger.
Can children travel on the fast ferry ticket?
Not under 11. The listing says it is not suitable for children under 11 years.
Is there a boat that also stops on Alonissos?
Yes, the day boat. The Agios Nikolaos spends 1.5 hours on each island and adds a swim.
Sources
Sources and evidence
- 1Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Skopelos↩
- 2Aegean Flying DolphinsSporades timetable 01.06.2026 - 31.10.2026↩
- 3Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Skopelos↩
- 4Aegean Flying DolphinsSporades timetable 01.06.2026 - 31.10.2026↩
- 5Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Alonnisos↩
- 6Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Bourtzi of Skiathos↩
- 7Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)The Beaches of Skopelos↩
- 8Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)The Beaches of Skopelos↩
- 9Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Sporades Islands↩
- 10Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Sporades Islands↩
- 11Municipality of SkiathosLalaria↩
- 12Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Beaches of Skiathos↩
- 13Municipality of SkiathosKastro↩
- 14Municipality of SkiathosTsougkrias↩
- 15Municipality of SkiathosSailing↩
- 16Municipality of SkiathosKoukounaries↩
- 17Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)Beaches of Skiathos↩
- 18Municipality of SkiathosAselinos↩
- 19Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)The Beaches of Skopelos↩
- 20Greek National Tourism Organisation (Visit Greece)The Beaches of Skopelos↩
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