Chora and Little Venice
The windmills, Paraportiani and the lanes in the morning; sunset in Little Venice; dinner in town.
See & Do
מיקונוס מאיטליה
טיסות ישירות משישה שדות תעופה באיטליה, מסלול המעבורת דרך פטרס, מסמכים ותוכנית ראשונה לשלושה ימים.
- Direct from Rome, Milan, Naples, Bologna
- ID card is enough
- EHIC (TEAM) valid
- August = peak
The short answer
From late spring to autumn, direct flights link Mykonos with Rome, Milan, Naples, Bologna, Verona and Salerno in about two hours. Italian citizens need only an ID card, and the EHIC (TEAM) covers public healthcare. Book August early — Ferragosto week is one of the busiest of the year — or choose June or September for better prices.
Getting there
Flights and ferries from Italy
| From | Airlines (seasonal) |
|---|---|
| Rome Fiumicino | ITA Airways, Neos, Wizz Air |
| Milan Malpensa | easyJet, Neos |
| Naples | easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea |
| Bologna | Neos, Ryanair |
| Verona | Neos |
| Salerno | Aeroitalia |
Airline list for Mykonos Airport (JMK) via Wikipedia, checked October 2026. Routes and days change every season — check the airline's site.
By ferry and car: ferries cross from Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice to Patras or Igoumenitsa. From Patras it is about three hours' drive to Piraeus or Rafina, then a ferry to Mykonos (2.5–5.5 hours). It is a two-day journey — worth it only if you want your own car on a longer island-hopping trip.
Via Athens: with no direct flight on your date, fly to Athens and continue with Aegean Airlines or Sky Express (about 40 minutes), or by ferry from Piraeus or Rafina.
When
Best months for Italian travellers
June and September
Warm sea, open beach clubs, about 26 °C, and lower prices than August. The best balance.
August
Ferragosto week is peak season: book flights, rooms and beach-club beds months ahead.
May and October
Quieter and cheaper, with cooler water and some venues closed.
Plan
A realistic first trip
Beach clubs
Water taxi from Ornos to Paraga or Paradise; aperitivo at sunset, then the night in Chora.
Beach clubs
Stay
Where Italian visitors usually stay
Chora
Walk to dinner, Little Venice and the bars; buses from Fabrika to the beaches. Rooms are small and nights can be loud.
Walk everywhere
Platis Gialos and Ornos
Beach on the doorstep, frequent buses to town and water taxis to the beach clubs.
Beach bases
Paraga and Paradise
For groups of friends who want the party coast — and the island's cheapest beds.
Beach clubs
Practical
Money, documents and booking tips
Documents
A valid Italian ID card (carta d'identità) or passport is enough. Bring your EHIC (Tessera Sanitaria / TEAM) for public healthcare, plus travel insurance.
Phone
EU roaming rules apply — use your Italian SIM as at home, within your plan's limits.
Budget
Mykonos is expensive: about €80–140 a day on a budget and €180–320 mid-range, before flights (Visit Mykonos estimates, Oct 2026).
Food
Plenty of Italian restaurants in Chora, but try kopanisti, louza and grilled fish — and agree fish prices per kilo before cooking.
Common questions
Italy → Mykonos questions
How do I get to Mykonos from Italy?
By direct seasonal flight from Rome, Milan, Naples, Bologna, Verona or Salerno — about two hours — with ITA Airways, Neos, easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, Wizz Air or Aeroitalia. Out of season, fly to Athens and connect by plane or ferry. Check current schedules with each airline.
Is there a ferry from Italy to Mykonos?
Not directly. Ferries sail from Ancona, Bari, Brindisi and Venice to Patras or Igoumenitsa in western Greece; from there you drive to Piraeus or Rafina and take a Cyclades ferry to Mykonos. It takes about two days and suits travellers bringing a car.
How many days do Italians usually spend in Mykonos?
Most stay four to seven nights: enough for Chora, Delos, several beaches and the nightlife. Many combine Mykonos with Paros, Naxos or Santorini by ferry. In August, book well ahead, as Ferragosto week is one of the busiest of the year.
Do Italians need a passport for Mykonos?
No. Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area, so a valid Italian ID card (carta d'identità) is enough, although airlines may ask for the electronic version for check-in. Bring your Tessera Sanitaria (EHIC) for public healthcare, and buy travel insurance for anything beyond it, such as evacuation from the island.