Best way to get from Skopelos to Athens airport

The Question:

Hi Stavros - would you be able to advise us the best way to get from Skopelos to Athens airport in mid May this year? A (non-Greek!) friend has suggested we take the ferry from Skopelos to Ag.Konstantinos, then bus to Athens, then Metro to airport. Just wondered if this was good advice or if you know of a better idea?
Many thanks.
Lynda


The Answer:

Hello Lynda,

I find correct the idea of your friend. From Skopelos you take the ferry towards Agios Konstantinos. There are regular routes Skopelos-Agios Konstantinos and will be announced online at www.fantasticgreece.com. Most of them make a first stop at Skiathos island and then arrive to Agios Konstantinos. The trip lasts 2-3 hours depending on what type of ferry you will take.
From Agios Konstantinos there are KTEL buses to Athens and you should call at 0030 22310 51346 to find out more. As soon as you arrive to Athens you can take the express bus X95 from Syntagma square (Athens city centre) to the Airport. The metro line going to the airport is out of order until summer due to extension reasons.

Hope I helped you!

-Stavros

-Stavros

Platanias transfer to Skopelos and Agios Konstantinos to Athens

The Question:

Good afternoon,I asked you last week if there is a boat from Platanias(pelion) to skopelos for us (family and 2 children and a lot of luggage) in july and you answered us that it will be better to go from Volos. But as we have our hotel in Horto (leda complex) we prefer to go from Platanias. Is it possible to rent a taxi- boat or any private transfer for us and if yes, how much do you thing that it will cost for us.Also,from skopelos we take a flying dolphin to agios constantinos and we need to know what will cost us a taxi to Athen Novotel aprox..Thank you very much in advance . You are very helpful for us.


The Answer:

Hello there,

The taxi boat Platanias-Skopelos is a 45-minutes-transfer and will approxemately cost you 10 E per person. Your hotel will be able to arrange you this booking of transfer with the local boat named "Africana" or any other private "speed boat taxi" for your transfer.
Taxi from Agios Konstantinos to Athens Novotel Hotel will cost about 160-180E as the distance is 165 km. You should book your transfer in advance. One site to do this is http://www.athens-taxi.eu/.
Last but not least, many thanks for your kind words :)

Regards!

-Stavros