How to travel from Athens to Mykonos, Greece

The distance between Athens and Mykonos is around 170km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Athens to Mykonos by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Athens (ATH) to Mykonos (JMK).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated byVolotea+ 2 others
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Mykonos.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Mykonos

There are several options for getting from Athens to Mykonos by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 1h 40m.

The distance between Athens and Mykonos is around 170km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Athens and Mykonos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Athens to Mykonos is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Mykonos is to fly which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Athens and Mykonos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Mykonos (JMK). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Mykonos. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Mykonos (JMK). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Mykonos. The ferry typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.

Seajets run the ferry services between Athens and Mykonos. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Athens and Mykonos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Mykonos (JMK). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Mykonos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Volotea, Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly between Athens and Mykonos. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Mykonos (JMK). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Athens to Mykonos typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Mykonos (JMK).

The closest major airport to Mykonos is Mykonos Airport (JMK) (JMK) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Mykonos. Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Mykonos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos. instead which will take 2h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Mykonos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Athens to Mykonos

Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Mykonos

Transport options from Athens to Mykonos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
€63($63)
every 4 hours170km (106 miles)
Ferry
2h 50m
€78($78)
once daily197km (122 miles)

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Airports near Mykonos

The following major airports near Mykonos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JMK
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Mykonos
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Mykonos
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Mykonos