Flying from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 45 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Mykonos.
Take your pick of 173 weekly Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 01:05 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest available. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JMK to ATH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can travel nonstop to Athens, Greece. Jet off with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 91.67% of services arriving on schedule, Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier for JMK to ATH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between JMK and ATH:
Rhodes Airport
Santorini International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 460 is the lowest price for a one-way Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,450. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from JMK to ATH, book your journey six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Mikonos Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from JMK make it to their destination as scheduled 90.0% of the time.
Mikonos Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Mykonos. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near JMK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Athens in January.
Before locking in your flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Athens, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JMK to ATH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its must-visit sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without dropping by Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.