Travelling from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport takes 45 minutes, on average. Athens's timezone is UTC+2 — identical to Mykonos.
For the first departure, catch the 01:05 flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to go later, the latest flight is at 23:55. With 173 flights each week from JMK to ATH, you can pick the timing that's best for you.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A range of airlines provide direct flights from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, so getting to Athens (and then visiting more of Greece!) is easy. The most popular carriers that travel between JMK and ATH include:
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the popular stopovers between JMK and ATH:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Santorini International Airport
After booking your cheap ticket from JMK to ATH, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't required since you're flying within Greece. As long as you have some other proof of identity, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is R 664. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,544. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JMK to ATH.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from JMK to ATH. You don't need to check every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
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Handy information about Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Located around 3 kilometres from central Mykonos, Mikonos Airport can be reached in about 8 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport is roughly 36 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to JMK:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to central Athens takes around 37 minutes in a car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 59 minutes.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Athens in February.
Lock in your flight from Mikonos Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from JMK to ATH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Athens
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Athens right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from JMK to ATH:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are must-visits when exploring Athens.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Athens holiday.
