Flying from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Skiathos Airport (JSI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Skiathos is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Budapest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BUD to JSI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Skiathos (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a breeze with Ryanair. This popular airline has direct flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUD and JSI:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport flight is AED 176. A return fare right now is AED 309. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from BUD to JSI, reserve your journey eight months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BUD to JSI.
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Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Of the flights that depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, 71.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to BUD:
Arriving at Skiathos Airport (JSI)
If you have a late Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near JSI:
Grab a Skiathos Airport rental car and explore Skiathos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserve your ride from Skiathos Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the lowest price possible. If you're going away during a busy period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Skiathos Airport (JSI) to central Skiathos
From Skiathos Airport, Skiathos is approximately 2 kilometers away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Skiathos Airport (JSI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Skiathos. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skiathos Airport for August if you want to visit Skiathos during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BUD to JSI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Skiathos has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometers south of Skiathos, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Thessaloniki is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 177 kilometers north of Skiathos. No journey is complete without a visit to Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.