From the UK and Ireland
British Airways from Heathrow, easyJet from Gatwick and Manchester, Wizz Air from Luton — all seasonal, about 3 h 45 min. Out of season, change in Athens.
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Visit Mykonos · Cikladi
Visit Mykonos
Vaš praktični vodič za posjetite Mykonos — beaches, Chora, Delos and the night, with prices checked for 2026. Plan before you land, use it on the ground.
Kozmopolitski Cikladi: okrečene Chora, Kato Mili vjetrenjače, plaže od Ornos do Paradise, noćni život — i brodić do UNESCO Delos.
€20Delos site ticket
30 minboat to Delos
3,5 kmzračna luka do Chora
1990Delos on the UNESCO list
Planning from the UK, the US or further afield
Your Mykonos, from wherever you start
Direct summer flights from London and Manchester, one-stop connections from everywhere else — and the new EU border checks to expect.
From North America and Australia
No direct flights: connect in Athens (40 minutes on to Mykonos with Aegean or Sky Express) or in a European hub, or take the ferry from Piraeus or Rafina.
Ferries & routes
Three days, done right
Chora and the windmills, a morning on Delos, a south-coast beach hop — the plan most first-timers wish they had followed.
ItinerariesNew EU border checks
Since April 2026, UK, US, Canadian and Australian visitors register fingerprints and a photo (EES) on first entry. ETIAS is not yet required.
Plugs and money
Two-pin type C/F sockets at 230 V — bring an adapter. Euro; cards work almost everywhere, but carry coins for the bus.
Budget
About €80–140 a day on a budget, €180–320 mid-range, before flights. June and September cost less than August.
Počnite ovdje
Four pages that plan your whole trip
Mykonos is small — 85 km², about 10,700 residents — but it packs four different holidays. Pick the one you came for.
Plaže
Family bays at Ornos, the polished cove at Psarou, the party sand of Paradise and wild north-coast Agios Sostis — with the bus or boat to each.
Choose your bay
Vidjeti i raditi
Kato Mili windmills, Little Venice, the five-in-one church of Paraportiani and the museums — all inside a 15-minute walk.
Explore Chora
Jelo i piće
Kopanisti cheese, louza and grilled octopus; Kiki's at Agios Sostis, fish by the kilo at the Old Port, souvlaki at 2 a.m.
Taste the island
Delos
The sacred island of Apollo, a UNESCO site since 1990, 30 minutes by boat from the Old Port. Site ticket €20.
Plan the boat day
Samostalne šetnje
Gotove rute — bez vraćanja unatrag
Three one-way loops through the real island. Photo and path preview, then one tap into Google or Apple Maps.
Before you land
Planning guides
The questions every visitor searches — answered with verified fares, opening hours and the trade-offs nobody puts in the brochure.
Airport → Chora: bus ~€2, 10 min
JMK is 3.5 km from town. KTEL bus to Fabrika, taxis at Arrivals, and what to do after midnight.
Transfer guideBest time to visit
June and September win: 26 °C, warm sea, open beach clubs, half the August crowds.
Season guideMykonos protiv Santorini
Beaches and nightlife against caldera views and wine — and how to do both in one trip.
Compare islandsMykonos with kids
Shallow bays, Petros the pelican, the Maritime Museum and a pram-proof plan for Chora.
Obiteljski vodičWhere to stay
Chora, Ornos, Platis Gialos or a villa near Ano Mera — what each base is really like.
Compare areasKlubovi plaže
Nammos, Scorpios, SantAnna, Alemagou — which one fits your day, and how minimum spends work.
Pick a clubTrip cost
€80–140 a day on a budget, €180–320 mid-range — beds, food, buses and boats itemised.
Budget guideNoćni život
Sunset in Little Venice, bars in the lanes, Cavo Paradiso at dawn — and how to get home.
Nakon mraka
Mykonos in short
A whitewashed island that never pretended to be quiet
Mykonos made its fortune from the sea twice. First from shipping: the captains' houses of Little Venice still lean out over the water, and the windmills of Kato Mili, built under Venetian rule in the 16th century, ground flour for ships' rusks. Then, from the 1950s, from visitors who came for Delos and stayed for the light, the beaches and a famous tolerance.
Today the island has about 10,700 permanent residents (2021 census), and its airport handled 1.58 million passengers in 2025. In winter Chora is a fishing town again. From June to September it is one of the most cosmopolitan places in the Mediterranean.
- Compact: Chora to the furthest beaches is about 25 minutes by car.
- Walkable core: windmills, Little Venice, Paraportiani and the museums are all within a 15-minute walk.
- Windy: the summer meltemi blows hardest in July and August — pick a sheltered south-coast bay.
Ne propustite
Six experiences that define Mykonos
Sunset at the Kato Mili windmills
The postcard view, free and open at all hours. Go 40 minutes before sunset, then drop 150 m to Little Venice for a drink.
Windmills guide
A morning on Delos
Mosaics, the lions and the theatre of Apollo's sacred island. Boat ~30 min from the Old Port; site ticket €20, reduced €10.
Plan the day
Little Venice after dark
18th-century captains' houses with balconies over the waves. Arrive early for a front-row table — and expect the spray.
Where to sit
Panagia Paraportiani
Five chapels fused into one white sculpture, begun in 1425. The most photographed church in the Cyclades.
The Kastro walk
A south-coast beach day
Ornos for families, Psarou for the scene, Paraga for value, Agrari for calm water — by bus, water taxi or a 10-minute drive.
Vodič za plažu
Ano Mera and Tourliani
The island's second village and its monastery, founded in 1542, with a gilded 1775 iconostasis. Tavernas on the square, locals at the next table.
Inland Mykonos
Know before you go
Six things that save you money and stress
112 for everything
The EU emergency number, free from any phone. Tourist police: 1571. Mykonos Health Center: +30 22893 60000.
Cards, but carry cash
Cards work almost everywhere in Chora. Keep coins for the bus driver, kiosks and small cafés.
Respect the meltemi
July–August winds can cancel small boats and ferries. Keep a buffer day before a flight home.
Taxis are scarce
Few licences, long queues at night. Pre-book airport and ferry transfers in high season.
Drink bottled water
Island water is largely desalinated. Most hotels advise bottled water for drinking.
Careful on quads
A common cause of visitor injuries. Wear a helmet, check your insurance, never ride after drinking.
Što se događa
Slijedi za Mykonos
Ochi Day (national holiday)
Greece's national day: flags on every balcony and a school parade in Chora. Banks and many shops close.
Christmas and New Year carols
On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, groups with lanterns and a model boat sing Mykonian and Delian carols in Chora's lanes.
Epiphany and the Balosia festival
The priest throws a cross into the harbour to bless the waters; the Balosia folk celebration follows.
Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera)
First day of Orthodox Lent: kites over the hills, picnics and seafood-and-bean feasts. A national holiday.
Orthodox Easter
Good Friday processions through Chora's lanes, the midnight Resurrection service, then Easter Sunday lamb on the spit.
Complete guide
Plan your visit to Mykonos
Every page on this site, in the order you will need them. Verified fares, hours and local tips, updated October 2026.
- Plaže — 20 beaches by mood, bus and wind
- Klubovi plaže — Nammos, Scorpios, SantAnna, booking
- Noćni život — Little Venice, Chora bars, Cavo Paradiso
- Znamenitosti — Windmills, Paraportiani, museums
- Kato Mili Windmills — Sunset spot, history, photo tips
- Delos — Boats, €20 ticket, what to see
- Hrana i piće — Island dishes, tavernas, prices
- Gdje odsjesti — Chora vs beach bases
- Luksuz Mykonos — Villas, yachts, fine dining
- Prijevoz — KTEL buses, Sea Bus, taxis
- Od zračne luke — JMK to Chora in 10 minutes
- Jednodnevni izleti — Delos, Rhenia, Tinos, Paros
- Islands & Ferries — Ports, routes, booking
- Dijelovi otoka — Chora, Ornos, Platis Gialos, Ano Mera
- Itinerari — 1, 3 and 5-day plans
- Karta otoka — Beaches, sights, ports and walks
- Kada putovati — Month by month
- Troškovi putovanja — Daily budgets, itemised
- Praktične informacije — 112, money, water, safety
- S djecom — Mykonos with kids
- LGBTQ+ Guide — Scene, beaches, events
- Cruise Stop — One day ashore
- Mykonos protiv Santorini — Which island for you
- Ancient Mykonos — Delos, Rhenia, Ftelia
- Iz Zaljeva — Doha, Dubai, Riyadh flights
- Iz Izraela — Tel Aviv flights, kosher food
- Iz Italije — Flights and ferries
- Iz Francuske — Flights and planning
- Događanja — Feast days, festivals, holidays
Česta pitanja
Mykonos questions, answered
How many days do you need in Mykonos?
Three full days covers Chora, two different beaches and a morning on Delos. Five days lets you add Ano Mera, the north coast and a day trip to Tinos, with a spare day in case the meltemi cancels a boat. One day is enough only for a cruise stop.
How do I get from Mykonos airport to Chora?
The airport (JMK) is 3.5 km from town. The KTEL bus runs from Arrivals to the Fabrika bus station in about 10 minutes for around €2. Taxis wait outside Arrivals but queues are long in summer, so many visitors pre-book a transfer. See our airport transfer guide.
When is the best time to visit Mykonos?
June and September. Average highs are 26 °C in both months, the sea is warm, beach clubs and boats are running, and prices sit below the July–August peak. May and October are quieter and cheaper but some venues are closed (climate data: National Observatory of Athens via meteo.gr).
Je li Mykonos skup?
Yes — it is one of the most expensive Greek islands. Plan on €80–140 per person a day on a budget and €180–320 mid-range, excluding flights. Rooms, beach-club sunbeds and taxis drive the cost. Bus tickets (~€2), souvlaki and public beaches keep a day affordable.
Can you visit Delos from Mykonos?
Yes. Boats leave the Old Port of Chora several times a day in season and take about 30 minutes. The site ticket is €20 (reduced €10) and is bought separately at the entrance; summer hours are 08:00–19:30 with last entry at 19:00 (Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades, 2026).
Trebam li auto u Mykonos?
Not if you stay in Chora or on the south coast: buses run from Fabrika and the Old Port to the main beaches, and water taxis link the southern bays. Rent a car or ATV for the north coast and remote coves, and expect narrow roads and scarce parking near Chora.
Is Mykonos only for partying?
No. Families fill Ornos and Agios Ioannis, couples come for sunsets and fine dining, and history lovers come for Delos. The party is concentrated at Paradise, Super Paradise and a few lanes in Chora — easy to join, easy to avoid.