Travelling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mikonos Airport (JMK): what you need to know
Mykonos is one hour behind Istanbul and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your IST to JMK flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between IST and JMK include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport flight is R 1,564. A round-trip ticket is currently R 2,695. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IST to JMK if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IST to JMK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to Istanbul Ataturk Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near IST. Whether you have an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Mikonos Airport (JMK)
If you're landing on a late Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near JMK:
Pick up a Mikonos Airport rental car and discover Mykonos and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, VOLTA and Wheego are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Mikonos Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to central Mykonos
Mikonos Airport to central Mykonos has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Mykonos in January.
The warmest month in Mykonos is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Mikonos Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IST to JMK in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Mykonos is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. About 153 kilometres north-west of Mykonos, a trip to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Greece, consider Thessaloniki, about 418 kilometres north-west of Mykonos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are among its highlights.