Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) to Mykonos
Most visitors take a pre-booked hotel or private transfer, since the town is only about 10 minutes away. Taxis are cheap for the distance but scarce in high season.
Mykonos has very few licensed taxis, so queues at the airport and port can be long in July and August.
Best for most people: Private transfer. With so few taxis on the island, a pre-arranged transfer avoids a long queue on arrival.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| private transfer Hotel shuttle or pre-booked driver meeting you at Arrivals | about 10–20 min to Chora; 15–30 min to south coast beaches | about €25–60 depending on distance and vehicle | on request | Many hotels include or arrange this; book in advance in summer. | |
| taxi Taxi rank outside the terminal | about 10 min to Chora | about €15–25 to Chora, more to beaches and at night | when taxis are available | Supply is limited; in peak season you may wait a long time. | |
| bus Local KTEL bus to Mykonos Town (Fabrika station) | about 10–15 min | limited; mainly in summer | about €2 | check the current timetable | Service from the airport is irregular; do not count on it for a late flight. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Tips
- Book transfers before you fly in July and August.
- Chora's centre is pedestrian; cars drop you at the edge and you walk.
- Car and ATV hire are popular but roads are narrow and busy in summer.
- Have some cash for taxis and buses just in case.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Mykonos airport?
Roughly €15–25 to Mykonos Town, more to the beaches or late at night. The trip is short, but the island has very few taxis, so in July and August you may wait a long time. That is why many visitors pre-book a transfer.
Is there a bus from the airport?
Local KTEL buses do link the airport and Mykonos Town, mainly in summer, but service is limited and irregular. Check the current timetable on arrival. For most travellers with luggage, a transfer or taxi is more reliable.
How long does it take to get to Mykonos Town?
Only about 10 minutes by car. The airport is about 4 km from Chora. Beaches on the south coast, such as Platis Gialos or Psarou, take about 15–30 minutes depending on traffic.
Should I rent a car?
It can help for exploring beaches, but parking in and around Chora is difficult in summer and roads are narrow. Many visitors use buses to the beaches and transfers instead. If you rent, book early as cars sell out in peak season.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.