Why go
- Greek island.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Nammos Beach.
- 2 hand-picked places to stay.
- 1 recommended spot to eat and drink.
- Served by Mykonos International Airport (JMK).
History
Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island has an area of 85.5 square kilometres (33.0 sq mi) and rises to an elevation of 341 metres at its highest point. At the 2021 census, there were 10,704 inhabitants, most of whom lived in the largest town, Mykonos, which is on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Eat & drink
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- easyJet U2 (A320, A319) · 4 routes: Geneva, London, Manchester, Milano
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A321) · 1 route: Vienna
- British Airways BA (A320) · 1 route: London
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 1 route: Cologne
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Thira
- Niki HG (A320, A321) · 1 route: Vienna
- Olympic Airlines OA (A320, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Thira
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mykonos International Airport (JMK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JMK has direct flights to 9 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Athens, London, Thira, Vienna, Cologne…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Mykonos-Dilos, 6.7 km); routes include Old Port - New Port, Mykonos - Delos, Mykonos - Rineia.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mykonos (Mikonos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.