Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mykonos Airport (JMK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Mykonos is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are six London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, opt for the 06:30 British Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 12:40 with British Airways.
Your LHR to JMK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Mykonos (and perhaps some other great corners of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is British Airways.
Among carriers operating LHR to JMK flights, British Airways has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and JMK:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Mykonos Airport (JMK)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near JMK:
Pick up a Mykonos Airport rental car and explore Mykonos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, VOLTA and Wheego are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Mykonos Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to central Mykonos
Mykonos Airport to central Mykonos has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It'll take around 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Mykonos Airport (JMK)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Mykonos in December.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mykonos Airport for August if you'd like to go to Mykonos during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 27ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to JMK in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 15ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Mykonos has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres north-west of Mykonos, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Mykonos, Thessaloniki is another essential stop in Greece. Start your sightseeing at Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.