Skiathos Airport ‘AlexandrosPapadiamantis’– JSI
The Skiathos Island National Airport is one of the 46 airports in Greece. The airport is located in the Skiathos island and serves Skiathos, Greece and another island Lazareta. The Skiathos Island National Airport, whose airport code is JSI, was opened in 1972. It was created for the purpose of reclamation. Land from the sea was filled in between Skiathos and the smaller island Lazareta. It resulted to the creation of one larger island from the two islands. Unlike most airports where you can observe takeoffs and landings from afar, Skiathos Airport takeoffs and landings can be viewed at a very close range.
Best Time to Visit
JSI-Skiathos Island National Airport was first operated in 1972. In 1990, a new control tower and a passenger terminal were constructed. The growing number of passengers necessitated a new passenger terminal construction that was built in 2002 and is still used until today. Another expansion made was in 2014. The new runway and new taxiway were extended and introduced during that year. In December 2015, the airport was included in the agreement signed by the state privatization fund and the FRAPORT AG/Copelouzous Group joint venture to privatize the airport. Fraport Greece’s investment plan by 2021 includes many relevant enhancement of the airport. You can easily drive to the tourists' sites of Ano Lechonia, Ano Volos, and Artemida from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a handful of hotels around and near the JSI airport, but the Vigles Sea View is the closest with only .3 miles away. Also less than a mile away are the budget-friendly Stellina Hotel and the 4-star Villa Ariadni.
