Mykonos Airport (JMK)

Mykonos Airport is on Tap, Modern, and Refreshed

Mykonos Airport is the international aviation hub of one of the world’s hotspot islands. Mykonos, part of the Cyclades complex, is a Greek island famous for its beaches, high-fashion shopping options, fine dining facilities and delicious local-dish-serving “tavernas”, and above all, its nightlife.

Thus, Mykonos International Airport welcomes countless passengers, arriving from all over the world to meet the iconic island. Located 4km from Mykonos town -also called “Chora”-, it is now considered the 10th busiest airport in Greece. Up until recently, JMK Airport was a minor airport, offering only the basic amenities, while even these were not always sufficient. Nevertheless, in 2015, Mykonos became part of the Fraport Group, which undertook the renovation and management of 14 airports in Greece. As a result, while remaining a small airport with no remarkable services, it is nowadays fully renovated, modern, and technologically advanced, and its provided services are high-class, in sync with Mykono’s cosmopolitan character.  Explicitly, apart from being completely refurbished, the island’s airport had its terminal’s dimensions doubled, equipped with more check-in counters and security lanes as well as a limited yet elegant and contemporary dining area and shopping center. Still, Mykonos airport’s design aims at the combination of a modern approach with the Cycladic architectonic style. Therefore, the airport is considered a highly interesting architectural project, following all the current trends and the local, traditional precepts. In fact, its layout is claimed to be inspired by the famous Aegean pigeonholes!

Overall, nowadays, the airport serves many international and domestic flights during the hot summer season. However, most international flights come from other European airports. Thus, visitors from different continents usually fly to Athens or Europe and then take a transit flight to Mykonos. On the other hand, the airport seems desolate during the winter, handling only a few domestic flights.

FAQs

What airport is near Mykonos Greece?

Mykonos International Airport is the airport serving the island of Mykonos. On the other hand, travelers can fly to Athens or a nearby island (Paros, Naxos, Syros, etc.) and reach Mykonos by ferry.

Does Mykonos have an international airport?

JMK is an international airport, that handles both domestic and foreign flights. However, almost all the international flights departing or arriving at Mykonos Airport head or come from other European destinations. As a result, Mykonos is connected to other parts of the world only via transit flights.

How far is Mykonos Airport from the Port?

The New Port of Mykonos is located approximately 6km from JMK Airport. Thus, a taxi or car ride from the airport to the port lasts around 15 minutes, under normal traffic conditions.

How far is Mykonos Airport to Mykonos Town?

The distance from Mykonos Airport to “Chora” of Mykonos is only 4 km. Hence, a usual taxi or car ride should last around 10 minutes, if the roads aren’t congested.

How early should I get to Mykonos Airport?

A 2-hour before the scheduled departure time of your flight arrival at the airport is recommended to do your check-in worry-free. However, as Mykonos Airport is small, you are probably going to be fine even if you reach the airport 90 minutes prior to your departure.

Is Mykonos Airport busy?

During the peak tourist season, and especially from June to early September, Mykonos Airport welcomes numerous flights and passengers on a daily basis. On the contrary, during winter, flights are significantly scarcer and almost exclusively domestic.

Is Mykonos Airport open?

Mykonos international airport’s operation hours vary depending on the time of the year. Thus, during the winter season, the airport is open from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm, while during the high season, it operates from 07:00 am to 01:00 am.

What are the transfer options from Mykonos Airport?

Apart from the comfy Mykonos airport taxis and the top-quality Mykonos airport transfers, you can opt for a bus ride from Mykonos Airport to Mykonos town or to your destination on the island. On the other hand, Mykonos airport car rentals are ideal if you want to explore Mykonos at your own pace.