Flying from London to Mikonos Airport (JMK): What you need to know
Take your pick of multiple airports when organising your flight from London to Mikonos Airport (JMK). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
The average length of a direct London to Mikonos Airport flight is 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Mykonos is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Mikonos Airport is located in Mykonos.
You can pick from 6 direct flights every week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mikonos Airport (JMK). This is the most popular route, with British Airways offering a 6:30am departure from LHR to JMK.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from London to JMK. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Nonstop flights from London to Mikonos Airport (JMK) are available from here.
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Mikonos Airport with British Airways.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from LHR to JMK.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to JMK. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from London to Mikonos Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Mikonos Airport (JMK) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Decide if leaving from LGW is a better fit for your trip.
easyJet has direct flights from London to JMK leaving from LGW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination without any detours.
easyJet ranks number one in bookings on the LGW to JMK route.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Mikonos Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to cover the 80 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to JMK flight:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a plane ticket from London to Mikonos Airport (JMK) with a stop or two departing from Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and JMK:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Mikonos Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Flights that leave from STN arrive at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Mikonos Airport (JMK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Mikonos Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near JMK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Mikonos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, VOLTA or Wheego and venture far and wide through Mykonos and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your London to Mikonos Airport flight.
Getting from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to central Mykonos
The centre of Mykonos is about 2 kilometres from Mikonos Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Mikonos Airport is R 601. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,286. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book three months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to JMK.
The best month for landing cheap London to Mikonos Airport tickets is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from London to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Mikonos Airport (JMK). August is when most people visit Mykonos. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Lock in a London to JMK plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mykonos to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Mikonos Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about Mykonos
Once you've booked your flight from London to Mikonos Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mykonos:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Romantic Sunset, Super Paradise Beach and Psarou Beach are top sights which should be on any good Mykonos itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Mykonos has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece you should also see. Around 153 kilometres north-west of Mykonos, a trip to Athens will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Journey 161 kilometres north-west from Mykonos to visit Acharnes, another well-known stop in Greece. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.