Flying from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Mykonos.
You can choose from 47 weekly Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport flights. The 01:05 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your JMK to ATH flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport. When you're ready to start your Athens adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Greece:
Aegean Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier operating JMK to ATH flights. An impressive 88.57% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JMK and ATH:
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Rhodes Airport
Santorini (Thira) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Currently, R 598 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,462. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JMK to ATH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from JMK to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mykonos Airport (JMK)
Mykonos Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from JMK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Mykonos to Mykonos Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JMK:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel near ATH if you're taking a late Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and chase adventure across Athens and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Mykonos Airport to Athens International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JMK to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a trip to Thessaloniki will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
If there's time to check out another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, about 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.

