Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Mikonos Airport (JMK): what you need to know
Mykonos's timezone is UTC+2, making Mykonos nine hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to JMK flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mikonos Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and JMK:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Right now, R 8,660 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mikonos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 21,697. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to JMK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mikonos Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mikonos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mikonos Airport (JMK)
If you're landing on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mikonos Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near JMK:
Travel at your own pace with a Mikonos Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, VOLTA or Wheego and find adventure across Mykonos and beyond.
Booking your ride from Mikonos Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to central Mykonos
From Mikonos Airport, Mykonos is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mikonos Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Mykonos based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Mikonos Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Mykonos, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to JMK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Mykonos. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Greece, consider Thessaloniki, roughly 418 kilometres north-west of Mykonos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are among its highlights.