Flying from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Mykonos.
Give yourself enough time to catch your JMK to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mikonos Airport to Heraklion Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between JMK and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mikonos Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is R 1,408. A return plane ticket right now is R 2,834. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from JMK to HER. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Mikonos Airport to Heraklion Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Mikonos Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from JMK arrive at their destination as scheduled 90.0% of the time.
Central Mykonos to Mikonos Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to JMK? If you're boarding an early flight from Mikonos Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're landing on a late Mikonos Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near HER:
Pick up a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Mikonos Airport to Heraklion Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Heraklion in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Mikonos Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from JMK to HER in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any trip through Greece wouldn't be complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.