Flying from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport (JMK): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport (JMK) heading out from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 10 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Mikonos Airport flight.
Mikonos Airport is located in Mykonos. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Istanbul to JMK. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Take the express route from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport (JMK) can be booked from here.
Aegean Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport taking off from IST.
The top choice among passengers flying between IST and JMK is Aegean Airlines.
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Break up your flight from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and JMK include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You can get to SAW from central Istanbul in approximately 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to JMK flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Book a hotel close to JMK if you're catching a late flight from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Mikonos Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, VOLTA or Wheego and experience more of Mykonos and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Istanbul to Mikonos Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to central Mykonos
Mikonos Airport to the centre of Mykonos is roughly 2 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Rs25,451 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport. Return flights start from Rs53,858. These fares may change based on demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Istanbul to JMK by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Istanbul to Mikonos Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport (JMK). August is the busiest month to travel to Mykonos. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in February.
Book an Istanbul to JMK flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mykonos to range from 22ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 15ºC.
More about Mykonos
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Mykonos right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Mikonos Airport:
Your trip to Mykonos isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Romantic Sunset, Super Paradise Beach and Psarou Beach.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mykonos. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Next stop? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Mykonos and is home to highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.
