Bus end point
The airport bus stops at Fabrika — a few minutes' walk from the windmills and Little Venice.
من مطار JMK إلى وسط ميكونوس
مطار JMK على بعد 3.5 كم من البلدة: الحافلة بـ2 يورو، وطابور سيارات الأجرة، والنقل المحجوز مسبقًا — ومن يطير مباشرة.
- JMK → Chora 3.5 km
- Bus ~€2, ~10 min
- Taxi: metered
- Night tariff 00:00–05:00
The short answer
Mykonos Airport (JMK) is only 3.5 km from Chora. The KTEL bus runs from Arrivals to the Fabrika station in about 10 minutes for around €2. Taxis wait outside but queues are long in summer — for late flights and families with luggage, pre-book a transfer.
Compare
Bus, taxi or transfer
| Option | Time to Chora | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTEL bus to Fabrika | about 10 min | about €2 | Light luggage, daytime arrivals |
| Taxi from the rank | about 10 min plus queue | metered; higher 00:00–05:00 | Late arrivals, when the queue is short |
| Pre-booked transfer | about 10 min | fixed price agreed in advance | Families, villas, peak season |
| Hotel pick-up | about 10 min | often included | Ask when you book |
| Rental car | about 10 min | daily rate | Villas and the north coast |
Sources: KTEL Mykonos (mykonosbus.com) and Mykonos Airport (jmk-airport.gr), checked October 2026. The airport does not publish a taxi tariff; confirm the fare with the driver.
Bus
The KTEL airport bus
The bus stop is outside Arrivals. Buses run to the Fabrika station on the south edge of Chora, a few minutes' walk from the windmills and the old town. From Fabrika, other KTEL lines continue to Ornos, Platis Gialos and Paradise.
- Tickets: about €2 — online at ktelmykonou.e-ticketing.gr, at the Fabrika kiosk, or from the driver in cash.
- Timetable: seasonal; the summer service is frequent, the winter one sparse. Check mykonosbus.com before you fly.
- Luggage: fine with one case each. In August the bus can be full — let it go and take the next.
Taxi
Taxis, transfers and late arrivals
Many visitors stay north of the airport at Agios Stefanos or Tourlos. A taxi or pre-booked transfer is often faster than the bus to Fabrika plus a second connection — agree the fare or fixed price before you leave.
The rank
Taxis wait outside Arrivals. In July and August, with several flights landing together, the queue can take longer than the ride.
After midnight
The night tariff applies from 00:00 to 05:00. The bus may have stopped — pre-book if you land late.
Transfers
A pre-booked driver waits with your name and a fixed price. Villas and many hotels arrange this for you.
Flights
Who flies to Mykonos
Mykonos Airport handled 1.58 million passengers in 2025 on a single 1,903 m runway. Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Athens all year (about 40 minutes). From spring to autumn, dozens of seasonal routes connect the island directly with Europe and the Middle East — among them London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Geneva, Amsterdam, Brussels, Madrid, Barcelona, Istanbul, Belgrade, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh (airline schedules via Wikipedia, checked Oct 2026).
Passport control
Flights from outside the Schengen area clear passport control at JMK. Since 10 April 2026, non-EU visitors register fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on their first entry (Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Via Athens
With no direct flight, connect in Athens: domestic flights are frequent in summer. Keep at least two hours between flights, and more if you change terminals or check bags through separately.
By ferry
Arriving by ferry at the New Port
Most ferries dock at the New Port at Tourlos, about 2.5 km north of Chora. The Sea Bus crosses to the Old Port roughly every half hour in season; KTEL buses run to the Old Port station; taxis queue at the terminal. On busy ferry days, a hotel pick-up saves a long wait. See which port is which.
Ferry arrivals
Blue Star and Seajets use the New Port — not the airport bus route. Plan a taxi or Sea Bus.
Common questions
Airport questions
How far is Mykonos airport from Chora?
About 3.5 km. The KTEL bus takes around 10 minutes to the Fabrika station on the edge of Chora, and a taxi takes about the same once you are in the car. In summer, allow extra time for the taxi queue at Arrivals (jmk-airport.gr, checked Oct 2026).
How much is a taxi from Mykonos airport?
Taxis are metered, and the airport does not publish a fixed fare to Chora. Confirm the price with the driver before you leave, and expect a higher night tariff from 00:00 to 05:00. For late arrivals or large groups, a pre-booked transfer with a fixed price is the calmer option.
Is there a bus from Mykonos airport?
Yes. KTEL Mykonos runs buses from the stop outside Arrivals to the Fabrika station in Chora, for about €2. The timetable is seasonal — frequent in summer, sparse in winter — so check mykonosbus.com before you fly. Buy tickets online, at the Fabrika kiosk or from the driver.
Which airlines fly direct to Mykonos?
Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Athens all year. In season, direct flights arrive from much of Europe — including British Airways, easyJet, Air France, ITA, Lufthansa, Austrian and Swiss — and from the Middle East with Qatar Airways, flydubai, Etihad, Saudia and Israeli carriers. Check each airline's current schedule.