Statistics on London-Skiathos flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Skiathos (from: London)
The average price to go to Skiathos from London airport is $ 313 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 247 (in october) and $ 369 (in december), which is a saving of $ 66 or a surplus of $ 57 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $212 to $265 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Skiathos before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Skiathos plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 48326 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Skiathos from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 247, saving $ 66 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 313). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 369).
Flight London-Skiathos: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 207 | $ 263 | good price |
| February | $ 235 | $ 298 | fair price |
| March | $ 269 | $ 328 | fair price |
| April | $ 286 | $ 339 | high price |
| May | $ 266 | $ 347 | high price |
| June | $ 235 | $ 308 | fair price |
| July | $ 200 | $ 292 | fair price |
| August | $ 267 | $ 359 | high price |
| September | $ 198 | $ 308 | fair price |
| October | $ 195 | $ 247 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 242 | $ 286 | fair price |
| December | $ 289 | $ 369 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Skiathos
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Skiathos range from $53 to $688. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $635 to $688). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $212 to $265 (19% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Skiathos flight
There are 13 companies that serve London from Skiathos airport: Ryanair, Jet2, EasyJet, Wizz Air Uk, Wizz Air, wizz air malta, British Airways, Thomsonfly, Sky Express, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Vueling Airlines and TUI.
Data analysis:
Of the 48326 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (18% of the time) on the London->Skiathos route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Skiathos flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 174 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Skiathos flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $41. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $50.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Skiathos to London departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $61. Conversely, departing from Skiathos on a friday may cost you an additional $46.
Top prices London-Skiathos
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Skiathos | 02-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 215 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Skiathos | 05-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 239 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Skiathos | 13-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 208 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Skiathos | 08-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 201 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Skiathos | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 239 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Skiathos | 09-07 to 23-07-2025 | $ 210 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Skiathos | 02-10 to 09-10-2025 | $ 192 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Skiathos | 04-10 to 11-10-2025 | $ 210 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Skiathos | 11-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 160 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Skiathos | 21-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 196 | direct flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight London - Skiathos to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Skiathos flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Skiathos, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 260 $, which is a saving of 53 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (105 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Skiathos flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 246 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 252) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 236 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 254) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 251 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 323), 4 to 5 months ($ 300), 5 to 6 months ($ 324) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 265 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 307), 3 to 4 months ($ 272), 5 to 6 months ($ 333) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 278 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 281), 2 to 3 months ($ 307), 3 to 4 months ($ 332), 5 to 6 months ($ 314), 6 to 7 months ($ 302) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 218 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 261), 2 to 3 months ($ 250), 3 to 4 months ($ 295), 6 to 7 months ($ 299), 7 to 8 months ($ 291) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 196 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 212), 2 to 3 months ($ 244), 3 to 4 months ($ 255), 7 to 8 months ($ 282), 8 to 9 months ($ 287) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 302 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 319), 2 to 3 months ($ 333), 4 to 5 months ($ 356), 8 to 9 months ($ 354), 9 to 10 months ($ 344) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 223 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 237), 2 to 3 months ($ 224), 3 to 4 months ($ 246), 4 to 5 months ($ 307) |
| October | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 206 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 234), 2 to 3 months ($ 213), 3 to 4 months ($ 227), 7 to 8 months ($ 242), 9 to 10 months ($ 210) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 240 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 259) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 368) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for London->Skiathos are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $11 more.
London to Skiathos: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 254 $239 to $273 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 368 $215 to $593 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 334 $208 to $415 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 201 $201 to $201 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 327 $261 to $441 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 422 $277 to $565 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 425 $231 to $913 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 377 $239 to $615 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 381 $210 to $657 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 433 $267 to $617 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 374 $234 to $620 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 209 $144 to $271 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, february and october are cheaper to travel to Skiathos. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!