What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Skýros?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Skýros is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €120 - €170 and takes 20h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Skýros?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Skýros is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Skýros?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Skýros. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Skýros via Χαλκοκονδυλη and Athens - KTEL Liosion Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Skýros?

The distance between Istanbul and Skýros is 496 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Skýros without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Skýros without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 20h 20m and costs €120 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Skýros?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Istanbul to Skýros, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Skýros bus from?

Istanbul to Skýros bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Skýros bus arrive?

Istanbul to Skýros bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Athens station.

Where can I stay near Skýros?

There are 179+ hotels available in Skýros.

Istanbul to Skýros - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Skýros by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skyros (SKU)plane IST - SKU
6h 53m
€107–315
Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Skyros (SKU)plane SAW - SKU
17h 8m
€62–275
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
2. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Skýrosbusferry
20h 20m
€121–170
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Kymicar
2. Take the car ferry from Kymi to Skýroscarferry
14h 55m
€218–307
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
3. Take the busferry from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Skýrosbusferry
20h 38m
€131–193

Istanbul (IST) to Skyros (SKU) flights

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5h 23mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 496.2 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Skýros, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Skyros (SKU) once daily.

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How to get fromIstanbul to Skýrosby plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Skýros by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Fly from Istanbul

Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Bus, bus and ferry

Drive, car ferry

Bus, train, bus and ferry