Ferry from Mandoudi to Skiathos

This is the shortest way into the Sporades from northern Evia, and the busiest of the Mandoudi routes. Seajets covers it with the Speedrunner Jet and Speedrunner Jet 2, while Saronikos Leve Ferries runs the conventional Nissos Aegina, so timings vary a good deal: the fast boats can do it in around forty minutes, the conventional ferry with its intermediate calls takes closer to two and a half hours or more.

Skiathos harbour sits alongside the main town of the same name, with the small fortified islet of the Bourtzi jutting out from the waterfront. It is the liveliest of the Sporades for its size, with a busy resort and bar scene set against the beaches that most people come for, Koukounaries and Lalaria among the best known. The island has its own airport too, which makes the port one of the busiest arrival points in the group.

Sailings run several times a day in season, which makes this the most flexible of the Evia crossings, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Once you are on Skiathos, the onward links to Glossa, Skopelos Town and Alonissos are frequent, so it is a practical first stop even if it is not your final destination.

Mandoudi to Skiathos Ferry Fares

Weekly Mandoudi to Skiathos Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Skiathos?

Skiathos is small and hilly, with a public bus running a numbered route between the town and Koukounaries beach that covers most visitors' needs. A car or 4x4 is worth it if you want the quieter beaches reached by dirt roads, though free car parks at popular spots like Vromolimnos fill up by mid-morning in summer. Compare hire options at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Mandoudi to Skiathos between 3 October 2026 and 16 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Mandoudi to Skiathos ferry

• In July, the meltemi typically produces its strongest conditions in the open Cyclades, particularly between Mykonos, Paros, and Ios; plan shorter hops in this area.
• Prices on Greek ferry routes are generally fixed by the operator – unlike airlines, there is no dynamic pricing that rewards booking at odd hours.
• Catamarans offer a faster crossing but have a lower wind-speed tolerance; in July and August, a booking on a conventional ferry is more likely to run on schedule.
• Once you arrive in Skiathos, over 60 beaches – many of them pine-fringed – line the island's coastline, with the famous Koukounaries beach among the finest in the Aegean. The island also offers historic sites, lively nightlife in Skiathos Town, and hiking trails through the forested interior.

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