Statistics on Manchester-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: Manchester)
The average price to go to Skiathos from Manchester airport is $ 379 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 288 (in october) and $ 420 (in august), which is a saving of $ 91 or a surplus of $ 42 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $317 to $369 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Skiathos before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Skiathos plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 41413 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Skiathos from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 288, saving $ 91 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 379). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 420).
Flight Manchester-Skiathos: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 273 | $ 357 | fair price |
| February | $ 285 | $ 366 | fair price |
| March | $ 305 | $ 398 | high price |
| April | $ 366 | $ 420 the most expensive | very high price |
| May | $ 309 | $ 418 | high price |
| June | $ 281 | $ 392 | high price |
| July | $ 246 | $ 347 | fair price |
| August | $ 342 | $ 420 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 272 | $ 402 | high price |
| October | $ 230 | $ 288 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 294 | $ 341 | fair price |
| December | $ 301 | $ 390 | 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 Manchester to Skiathos
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Skiathos range from $106 to $791. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $106 to $159), 1% at the maximum price (from $738 to $791). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $317 to $369 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Skiathos flight
There are 7 companies that serve Manchester from Skiathos airport: Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet, Thomsonfly, TUI, Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 41413 flights analyzed in previous years, Jet2 was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Manchester->Skiathos route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Manchester-Skiathos flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 181 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-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 $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $26.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Skiathos to Manchester 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 $80. Conversely, departing from Skiathos on a saturday may cost you an additional $74.
Top prices Manchester-Skiathos
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Skiathos | 09-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 274 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 10-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 291 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 03-03 to 07-03-2025 | $ 280 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 18-06 to 25-06-2025 | $ 275 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 01-07 to 08-07-2025 | $ 245 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 10-07 to 15-07-2025 | $ 215 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 15-07 to 22-07-2025 | $ 296 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 10-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 292 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 11-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 246 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Skiathos | 18-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 240 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Manchester - Skiathos to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 0 to 1 month 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 Manchester-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 Manchester to Skiathos, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 301 $, which is a saving of 78 $ 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 (167 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester 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: 271 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 329) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 322 $) |
| March | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 321 $) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 323 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 361), 3 to 4 months ($ 343) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 280 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 313), 2 to 3 months ($ 375), 3 to 4 months ($ 384), 4 to 5 months ($ 412) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 241 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 271), 2 to 3 months ($ 314), 6 to 7 months ($ 380), 7 to 8 months ($ 390) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 241), 2 to 3 months ($ 269), 3 to 4 months ($ 309), 7 to 8 months ($ 347) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 304 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 344), 2 to 3 months ($ 371), 3 to 4 months ($ 399), 4 to 5 months ($ 410) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 316 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 327), 1 to 2 months ($ 335), 3 to 4 months ($ 325), 4 to 5 months ($ 399) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 243 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 263), 3 to 4 months ($ 287), 8 to 9 months ($ 257), 9 to 10 months ($ 251) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 288 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 367 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 369) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Skiathos are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Manchester 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 | $ 362 $362 to $362 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 509 $274 to $947 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 581 $574 to $587 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 308 $291 to $325 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 301 $280 to $321 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 534 $344 to $824 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 491 $243 to $1068 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 450 $275 to $609 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 418 $215 to $625 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 501 $245 to $739 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 462 $216 to $736 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 419 $384 to $453 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february and march are cheaper to travel to Skiathos. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!