Whichever holiday you choose, book a designated flight and the Skyros Group Transfer – it’s the easiest way to get there. We will take care of you from the moment you step off the plane.

Designated Flights to Athens

The following designated flights are offered courtesy transport to the Dorian Inn Hotel

* EasyJet EZY2001 departing Friday London Luton at 14.35 arriving Athens 20.20 local time. www.easyjet.com
* British Airways BA0632 departing Friday Heathrow 11.45 arriving Athens 17.40 local time. www.britishairways.com

Other flights

Book to arrive in Athens any time on Friday and take a taxi or metro to the Dorian Inn, in Omonoia Square, to join the Group transfer to the island. (Dorian Inn, Peiraios Street 17, Athens. Tel: 00302 10 523 9782)

New Direct Flights from Dublin to Athens

Aer Lingus are running a Friday outbound flight suitable for Skyros participants. Flight EI442 departs Dublin at 14.30 and arrives at Athens 20.30; Book a return flight on the last day of the course (2 week courses) of for Sunday afterwards (1 week course - please contact us as you'll also need an extra night on Skyros Island) - Flight EI443 departs Athens at 21.30 and arrives at Dublin 23.55 CONTACT : www.aerlingus.com

Accommodation in Athens

In Athens the Skyros guests spend the night at the Dorian Inn, a centrally located hotel with excellent views over the entire capital. Its address:

17, Pireos st.
105 52 / Athens
Tel.: 0030-210-5239782 or 5231753
Fax: +30-210-5226196

(If you go there by taxi, tell the driver that the hotel is located close to Omonoia square otherwise he may take you to the neighbouring city of Piraeus!!!)

e-mail : dorianho@otenet.gr

Transfer to the island

Airport pick-up only if a designated flight; one night’s shared room in Athens at the central Dorian Inn; coach and ferry transport to and from Skyros; plus, depending on ferry timetable, lunch en route to the island at a seafront restaurant or alternatively on Skyros. Total price: £125

Return flights

Skyros will transfer guests from Skyros island to Athens airport at the end of their holiday in time for the following return flights

* Easyjet EZY2002 departing Athens 20.50, arriving London Luton 22.45 UK time.
* British Airways BA0633 departing Athens 18.55, arriving Heathrow 21.00 UK time.

NB For two-week sessions the transfer returns to Athens airport is on Friday. For one week sessions the transfer returns is on Saturday.
If arranging a different flight ,you can arrive in Athens anytime on Friday. Return flights from Athens should be booked after 16:00 if you have chosen our group transfer.

Deluxe Transfers

Enjoy a single room at the 5 star Sofitel Athens airport hotel, with breakfast and use of luxury spa/pool.

Costs:

£160 including the Sofitel hotel room and a courtesy taxi to The Village Centre/Atsitsa (in one week sessions)
Or
£185 including also an extra night in Skyros village after the session ends on Friday.

These costs do not include the Domestic flight itself.

Our Greek transfer is organised by Ryan Enterprises. Please note Skyros is not a travel operator.

Public Transport

If you are not taking the Skyros group transfer and if you are arriving on the island totally independently, you can take the Athens – Kymi coach from KTEL Evias, 260 Liosion Street. Tel: 00302 10 831 7163

WHY NOT OFFSET THE CO2 IMPACT OF YOUR FLIGHT. Contact www.climatecare.org. Cost to offset return flights: Athens £4.01

2008 Ferry Times

From Kymi to Skyros                           

Saturday 3 May: 12.00           
Saturday 10 May: 12.00       
Saturday 24 May: 12.00       
Saturday 31 May: 12.00       
Saturday 14 June: 12.00                       
Saturday 28 June: 19.00 

Saturday 12 July: 19.00
Saturday 26 July: 19.00   
Saturday 9 August: 19.00
Saturday 23 August: 19.00        
Saturday 6 Sept: 19.00    
Saturday 20 Sept: 18.00    

From Skyros to Kymi

Saturday 10 May: 08.00
Friday 23 May: 08.00
Saturday 3 May: 08.00
Friday 13 June: 07.00 or 14.30
Friday 27 June: 08.00
Friday 11 July: 08.00
Friday 25 July: 08.00
Friday 8 August: 08.00
Friday 22 August: 08.00
Friday 5 Sept: 08.00
Friday 19 September: 08.00
Saturday 27 Sept: 08.00

OLYMPIC AIRLINES (domestic flights)

From 30 March to 14 June and from 15 September to 25 October 2008

Athens - Skyros

Tuesday    12.20        
Thursday   12.25                
Saturday    09.05                     

Skyros - Athens

Tuesday    13.20
Thursday   13.25
Saturday    07.35

From 15 June to 14 September 2008

Athens - Skyros

Tuesday    12.20        
Thursday   08.45                       
Saturday    09.05                      

Skyros - Athens

Tuesday    13.20
Thursday   09.45
Saturday    07.35