What is the cheapest way to get to Mykonos?
The cheapest way is by taking a flight route between New York Airport (JFK) and Mykonos Airport (JMK). Thomas Cook Airlines, EgyptAir, Delta, Alitalia, Swiss Airlines, and Lufthansa are some of the airlines with the shortest route and cheapest tickets.
Is Mykonos Airport Busy?
Mykonos airport is served by international airlines and charters during summer season and by domestic airlines, primarily Aegean and Olympic, during winters. Mykonos Airport is the tenth busiest airport in Greece with nearly 1.5 million passengers.
Which airport do you fly to for Mykonos?
Mikonos Airport
Mikonos Airport is the closest major airport to Mykonos.
What airports fly direct to Mykonos?
There are 5 airports in Greece that have non-stop domestic flights to Mykonos. From Athens, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Mykonos, which are Aegean (Star Alliance), Olympic Air, Sky Express and Volotea. From Heraklion (Crete), the only airline with direct flights is Volotea.
What is the closest island to Mykonos?
In fact, the nearest inhabited island to Mykonos is Tinos. This is a little visited island by foreign tourists, although popular with Greeks, especially those who make a religious pilgrimage there.
Does Mykonos have an international airport?
Mykonos Airport (IATA: JMK, ICAO: LGMK) is the international airport of the Greek island of Mykonos, located 4 kilometers from the town of Mykonos.
How early should I get to the Mykonos Airport?
I tend to always aim for 2 hours before the flight just to be safe, but you could probably get away with 75-90 minutes. Agree with Post 1. 2 hours maximum if you don’t want to be standing outside in the sun! If you’re there too early your check-in desk may not open until 2 hours before departure.
Whats better Santorini or Mykonos?
The scenery, views, sunsets, and natural beauty of Santorini are unrivaled by Mykonos or any other Greek island. Mykonos is not without its beautiful spots but for scenes that are truly jaw-dropping, Santorini wins hands-down. Santorini is more romantic and much better suited to a honeymoon or couples vacation.
Is there a bus from Mykonos to the airport?
The distance between the airport and the centre of Mykonos Town (Manto Mavrogenous Square) is only 3 kilometres / 1.9 miles, travel time is 10 minutes. On the island of Mykonos there are multiple buses operated by KTEL Mykonos. The bus to Mykonos Town (Chora) departs opposite the terminal, one or two times per hour during high season.
When was Mykonos Airport first opened to the public?
The airport first operated in 1971. During the off-peak tourist season the airport has limited flight connections and operating hours. On the other hand, during the 2014 peak summer season it was found necessary to severely limit general aviation activity, allowing only a technical stop of 2 hours.
Why is Mykonos known as the island of the winds?
The town is also known as Chora (i.e. the Town in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town). Mykonos’s nickname is “The Island of the Winds”.
How long is the flight from Athens to Mykonos?
Mykonos Airport is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of the town of Mykonos and it is served by international flights during summer. The flight from Athens to Mykonos takes 25 minutes.