Mykonos Guide

Summary

Mykonos with beautiful beaches, and charming white-washed buildings, with boutique hotels, luxury villas and label-laden shops, Mykonos is Greece’s answer to St-Tropez.

How to Go to Mykonos

It is a Greek island, a part of the Aegean Sea Cyclades. Mykonos has easy access. There are many direct flights from many European countries and many frequent flights from Athens. Flights from Athens take 30 minutes, while flights from Europe usually take 2 to 4 hours (London, Paris, Frankfurt and others).

You can easily find a boat from the two ports of Athens, from Piraeus or from Rafina. Piraeus is closer to the center of Athens, while Rafina is closer to the city’s airport. A regular boat takes 5 hours from Piraeus to Mykonos, while a speedboat takes 3 hours. From Rafina, the ferry takes 2.5 hours and the speedboat 2 hours.  If you’re visiting Athens before heading to the islands, the port of Rafina is about 1 hour and 15 minutes away, so you won’t be really saving time choosing it over Piraeus.

Mykonos is also connected to various famous islands such as Santorini, Crete, Folegandros, Paros, Naxos, Ios, which depending on the boat the journey takes from 30 minutes to 5 hours.

Mykonos Travel Costs

Mykonos is a seasonal and high in-demand destination. Together with Santorini are the most expensive islands of Greece. The best thing to do is to save on accommodation, by booking early (as much as 6 months in advance, as prices go up as demand increases). To avoid paying the exorbitant prices at restaurants, a good idea is to try the street souvlaki.

Do I need a car in Mykonos?

By renting a car in Mykonos you have the chance to reach more beaches, especially the more remote ones in the north. However, parking in the center of Mykonos Town can be difficult, and you may end up having to park in the outskirts or on the parking lot by the Old Port. The bigger hotels have parking lots. Taxis are very limited on the island, and it is better to not rely on the local buses.

Is Mykonos safe for tourists?

Mykonos is a safe place, ιt’s practically crime-free and there are no real dangers. Τhere is nothing to worry about – the people are very hospitable as in the rest of the country.

What currency is used in Mykonos?

In Mykonos, Greece they use euro. You can pay almost everywhere with a card but it would be good to have cash with you at all times as there are many small shops, such as for buying water and snacks, where you may be asked to pay cash. There are several ATMS on the island where you can withdraw money, as well as exchange ATMs.

What airlines fly into Mykonos?There are several airlines that fly from and to Mykonos depending on where you are, and where you want to go. These are: British Airways, easyjets, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, BlueBird Aiways, Qatar Airways, Austrian, Transavia, Wizz Air, Neos, Lufthansa, Condor, Vueling, and others.