Getting from Astypalaia to Skopelos

If you are heading to Skopelos from Astypalaia you are making your way from a butterfly-shaped island between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese to an island in the Sporades, in the northern Aegean. It has a densely forested coastline, a Chora of white houses and slate roofs climbing steeply above the port and over 120 churches.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Astypalaia to Skopelos. The two islands are in different island groups with no sea connection between them. Getting there means taking the ferry from Astypalaia to Piraeus, which runs around 5 times a week and takes around 8 to 12 hours, and then driving to Volos or Mantoudi for the ferry to Skopelos. Alternatively fly from Astypalaia to Athens and then fly to Skiathos and take the short ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos, which takes around 1 hour. Note that as of 2026 there are no departures from Agios Konstantinos to Skopelos.

Getting there by air

Skopelos has no airport. The nearest airport is Skiathos, with connections from Athens. Astypalaia has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Astypalaia to Athens and then Athens to Skiathos, followed by the short ferry from Skiathos to Skopelos, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Astypalaia to Athens and then fly to Skiathos and take the ferry across to Skopelos. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Astypalaia to Piraeus and drive to Volos or Mantoudi for the ferry to Skopelos from there.