Flying from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Skiathos and Heraklion share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave enough time to make your JSI to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between JSI and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$100 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start from $182. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JSI to HER, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from JSI to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Skiathos Airport (JSI)
Central Skiathos to Skiathos Airport is approximately 2 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near JSI:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience the lesser-explored corners of Heraklion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before traveling.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is approximately 3 kilometers from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Skiathos Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JSI to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-west, top sights here include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Next up? Make your way to Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometers north of Heraklion and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.