Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mikonos Airport (JMK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Mykonos is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from LGW to JMK start from 06:05 — the earliest with easyJet. The last service of the day is at 14:45 with British Airways. In total, there are five weekly London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LGW to JMK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Mykonos — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is British Airways.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport. These are the top stopovers between LGW and JMK:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Geneve Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
R 567 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,364. These prices can change based on demand.
Book ten months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LGW to JMK.
The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to JMK by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 80 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Mikonos Airport (JMK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JMK instead:
Grab a Mikonos Airport rental car and discover Mykonos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, VOLTA and Wheego are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mikonos Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to central Mykonos
Mikonos Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Mykonos. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Mykonos. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Mikonos Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Mykonos, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to JMK around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Mykonos is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north-west of Mykonos, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece and is around 418 kilometres north-west of Mykonos. No journey is complete without seeing Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.