Statistics on Edinburgh-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: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Skiathos from Edinburgh airport is $ 369 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 334 (in november) and $ 410 (in february), which is a saving of $ 35 or a surplus of $ 42 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $271 to $325 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Skiathos before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Skiathos plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 4597 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Skiathos from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 334, saving $ 35 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 369). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 410).
Flight Edinburgh-Skiathos: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 286 | $ 351 | fair price |
| February | $ 295 | $ 410 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 328 | $ 406 | fair price |
| April | $ 353 | $ 400 | fair price |
| May | $ 289 | $ 337 | fair price |
| June | $ 282 | $ 356 | fair price |
| July | $ 296 | $ 383 | fair price |
| August | $ 272 | $ 353 | fair price |
| September | $ 304 | $ 355 | fair price |
| October | $ 292 | $ 337 | fair price |
| November | $ 284 | $ 334 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 331 | $ 394 | fair 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 Edinburgh to Skiathos
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Skiathos range from $108 to $596. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $109 to $163), 2% at the maximum price (from $542 to $596). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $271 to $325 (21% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Skiathos flight
There are 5 companies that serve Edinburgh from Skiathos airport: EasyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, Lufthansa and Aegean Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 4597 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Skiathos route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Skiathos flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 7.6 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Skiathos flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $36. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Skiathos to Edinburgh departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $53. Conversely, departing from Skiathos on a saturday may cost you an additional $33.
Top prices Edinburgh-Skiathos
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Skiathos | 05-08 to 09-08-2024 | $ 464 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Skiathos | 02-10 to 10-10-2024 | $ 381 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Skiathos | 02-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 403 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Athens | 07-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 155 | direct flight with Aegean Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Athens | 09-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 155 | direct flight with Aegean Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Athens | 10-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 178 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Athens | 21-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 168 | direct flight with Aegean Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Athens | 23-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 155 | direct flight with Aegean Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Athens | 06-03 to 11-03-2025 | $ 181 | direct flight with Aegean Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Athens | 13-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 182 | direct flight with Aegean Airlines |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - 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 10 to 11 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 Edinburgh-Skiathos flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Skiathos, it is recommended to buy it 0 to 1 month before departure (it is then on average 303 $, which is a saving of 66 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (115 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh 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 | - |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 238 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 284), 2 to 3 months ($ 305), 3 to 4 months ($ 337) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 253 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 275), 2 to 3 months ($ 340) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 288 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 330), 2 to 3 months ($ 321), 3 to 4 months ($ 335), 4 to 5 months ($ 380) |
| August | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 275 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 310) |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 325 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 334), 3 to 4 months ($ 354), 4 to 5 months ($ 329) |
| October | - |
| November | - |
| December | - |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Skiathos are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $33 more.
Edinburgh 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | $ 464 $464 to $464 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 381 $381 to $381 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 403 $403 to $403 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Skiathos.