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MykonosΜύκονος
Go for 3 nights in June or September: Chora at dawn, one beach day, one Delos morning. Skip July–August unless you book beds by March.
Mykonos is the Cyclades' most expensive island and its most crowded in high season: a whitewashed port town (Chora), a ring of beach clubs, and Delos next door. Three nights covers the town, one or two beaches and the archaeological site; two nights is enough if you only want Chora and a beach. Costs run well above Naxos or Syros, and July–August brings meltemi wind, full ferries and peak prices.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mid-May–Jun, Sep–mid-Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices, meltemi wind); Nov–Apr (most businesses shut)
- Airport
- JMK
- Nights
- 3
Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mykonos112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mykonos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyMykonos is a safe island; the real risks are heat and alcohol, scooter crashes on windy roads, rip currents at the north beaches…
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency · 100 police · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJMK Mykonos Island National Airport (About 4 km (2.5 mi) from Chora; daily Athens flights year-round, more European routes in summer.).JMK Mykonos Island National Airport (About 2.5 mi (4 km) from Chora; daily Athens flights year-round, more European routes in summer.).
- Getting aroundTwo bus stations in Chora: Fabrika (south: Platys Gialos, Ornos, Paradise, Paraga) and the northern station near the old port (Ano Mera, Elia…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealTaverna main course€12–22 (≈ US$14–30)
- Beerbar / supermarket can€6–10 (≈ US$7–12)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket, single€1–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or hotel, a night, per room€450 (≈ US$550)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €140 (≈ US$170) · High €300 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JMK Mykonos Island National Airport (About 4 km (2.5 mi) from Chora; daily Athens flights year-round, more European routes in summer.)JMK Mykonos Island National Airport (About 2.5 mi (4 km) from Chora; daily Athens flights year-round, more European routes in summer.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mykonos: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Two bus stations in Chora: Fabrika (south: Platys Gialos, Ornos, Paradise, Paraga) and the northern station near the old port (Ano Mera, Elia, Kalafatis). Buses are frequent in high season and stop in winter. About 30 taxis serve the whole island, so queues at Manto Square can run long; there is no meter, fares are posted. Small boats run from Platys Gialos and Ornos to the south beaches. Cars are banned inside Chora; rent a car or scooter only if you want the north coast.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Delos
goDoor to door: Half day
Excursion boat from the old port in Chora, about 30 min
Archaeological site with no shade and no beds; take water and the first boat, and check sailing days before you plan the day.
Tinos
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Ferry from the new port at Tourlos, about 20–30 min
Pilgrim church, marble village of Pyrgos and a food scene; a full day or an overnight.
Syros (Ermoupoli)
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Ferry from Tourlos, about 40 min–1 h
Neoclassical capital with a market and a casino; quieter and cheaper than Mykonos.
Naxos
overnightDoor to door: 1.5–2.5 h
Ferry from Tourlos, about 40 min–1 h 30 min
Beaches and mountain villages need more than a day; sleep there.
Paros and Antiparos
overnightDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Ferry from Tourlos, about 40 min–1 h
Ferry hub with villages and beaches; better as a base than a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chora (Mykonos Town)
Walk to everything; no cars inside, so you park on the edge and carry bags. Loudest at night.
Fabrika / southern bus station
Cheapest beds and the hub for buses to the south beaches; 5–10 min walk into the lanes.
Ornos and Platys Gialos
Beach bases with tavernas and boat departures to the southern beaches; 10–15 min by bus from Chora.
Agios Stefanos and Tourlos
Near the new port; quieter, good for an early ferry or a cruise-day stop.
Ano Mera
The only inland village, about 8 km (5 mi) east; tavernas on the square and cheaper rooms, but you need wheels.The only inland village, about 5 mi (8 km) east; tavernas on the square and cheaper rooms, but you need wheels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €110–180 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed
- High
- €250 (≈ US$300)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or hotel1 × 3 nights × €180 | €540 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €140 | €840 |
| Bus ticket, single2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €141 |
| Trip total≈ €259 per person per day, bed included | €1,555≈ US$1,900 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and ferry tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Gyros or souvlaki | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Taverna main course | €12–22 (≈ US$14–30) |
| Beer: bar / supermarket can | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) / €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Sunbed and umbrella at a beach clubOften with a minimum spend; ask before you sit. | €20–60 (≈ US$25–70) |
| Bus ticket, single | €1–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- July–August: ferries, beaches and Chora lanes are packed and prices peak; book beds and ferries months ahead.
- Meltemi wind in Jul–Aug can cancel small-boat beach services and, rarely, ferries.
- Around 15 August, ferries via Tinos fill with pilgrims; buy tickets well in advance.
- Only about 30 taxis on the island: expect long waits in the evening.
- Beach clubs and bars: ask the total before you sit, and check whether a minimum spend applies.
- Most restaurants and shops close from November to April; winter transport is thin.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 166
- Fire
- 199
- Tourist police
- 1571
- Coast guard
- 108
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MykonosΜύκονος
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My bed tonight
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Σε αυτή τη διεύθυνση, παρακαλώTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency112
- Police100
- Ambulance166
- Tourist police1571
- Coast guard108
Embassy
No embassies on Mykonos; the US, UK, Canadian and Australian missions are in Athens. Consular help for the islands is handled from Athens (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- New port (Tourlos) → Chora, SeaBus: about €2 (≈ US$3), 12 min
- Chora → Platys Gialos, bus: €1–3 (≈ US$2–4), 15 min
- Platys Gialos → Elia, beach boat return: about €7 (≈ US$9)
Say or show
- Γεια σας — Hello (YA sas)
- Ευχαριστώ — Thank you (ef-kha-ri-STO)
- Πόσο κάνει; — How much is it? (PO-so KA-ni)
- Τον λογαριασμό, παρακαλώ — The bill, please (ton lo-gha-ria-SMO pa-ra-ka-LO)
- Μπορώ να πληρώσω με κάρτα; — Can I pay by card? (bo-RO na pli-RO-so me KAR-ta)
- Πού είναι η στάση; — Where is the bus stop? (pu I-ne i STA-si)
Ferry times and beach-boat services change with the wind: check the day before you travel.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mykonos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mid-May–Jun, Sep–mid-Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices, meltemi wind); Nov–Apr (most businesses shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for JMK: bus and taxi cutoffs, hotel-transfer fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Chora lanes and Kastro, Little Venice and the windmills, Fabrika bus hub, old port.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Delos, Panagia Tourliani, Archaeological Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry-day fixtures for Tourlos and the old port so gate changes can go green.
Sources
- officialMykonos municipality
- officialMykonos Island National Airport
- officialMykonos bus timetables
- officialMykonos SeaBus
- secondaryGreek Travel Pages — ferry schedules
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mykonos, revision 5236701 (CC BY-SA 4.0)