Flying from Rome to Skiathos Airport (JSI): What you need to know
Rome has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Skiathos Airport (JSI) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours. That's the average duration of a direct Rome to Skiathos Airport flight.
Skiathos Airport is located in Skiathos. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Rome.
Your flight from Rome to JSI won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Take the express route from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Direct flights from Rome to Skiathos Airport (JSI) operate from here.
When taking off from FCO, you can catch a direct flight from Rome to Skiathos Airport with Ryanair.
Ryanair is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from FCO to JSI.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rome to Skiathos Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% land on time at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Knock a new city off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Rome to Skiathos Airport, check out these options when heading out from Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
Stansted Airport (STN)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to JSI flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Skiathos Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JSI instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Skiathos Airport is $73. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $183. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Snap up cheap flights from Rome to JSI by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap Rome to Skiathos Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Rome to Skiathos Airport (JSI). August is when most people visit Skiathos. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Lock in a Rome to JSI flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Skiathos to range from 21ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Skiathos Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 13ºC.
More about Skiathos
Start your Skiathos trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Skiathos Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Skiathos trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Lalaria Beach, Koukounaries Beach and Tsougrias Beach.
Explore more of Greece
Skiathos has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres south of Skiathos, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Greece, head for Thessaloniki, about 177 kilometres north of Skiathos. Church of Agia Sofia, Explore Thessaloniki and Monument of Alexander The Great are among the biggest draws.