About Mykonos
With white houses with blue windows, churches rising in the hills, and turquoise sea, Mykonos is known as the entertainment island of the Aegean. As the most famous island of the Cyclades, Mykonos is renowned for its parties that last all night long and for its friendly locals. It is one the most important destinations in the Aegean for cruise ships that tour the European coast.
Every hour of the day is lively and eventful on this vibrant island. Public transportation on Mykonos is almost nonexistent. You can rent a car or scooter or use taxis. Mykonos has two large beaches, Paradise Beach and Elia Beach that are lined with different beach clubs. One of the most famous places on the island is the coastal area known as Little Venice. Here the houses were built on the waterfront, just like in Venice. It is one of the most popular areas in Mykonos to watch the sunset and enjoy a drink at one of the charming cafes.
Other sights to see in Mykonos are the island of Delos, which was considered sacred in ancient times, the Archaeological Museum, perfect for history enthusiasts, and the famous windmills, which have become another symbol of the island. The island is generally more active during the summer months. Mykonos attracts visitors from all around the world year-round, particularly from Europe. The best time to visit the island is when the weather cools down a bit in September and October.
Transportation to Mykonos City Center from Airport
Mykonos Airport
You can get to the city center from Mykonos Airport, which is 4 kilometers away from the center of Mykonos, overflowing especially in summer, in about 10 minutes by different transportation means. Transportation options include taxi, bus and transfer vehicle. In addition to these, you can also consider car rental options.
Taxi
You can easily take a taxi, from the stand, which is located outside the passenger terminal building at Mykonos Airport, as soon as your flight lands. You can go to the center in about 10 minutes with a taxi, with a capacity of four people, among the 30 taxi cabs at the airport.
Bus
You can go without difficulty from Mykonos Airport to the city center with buses which are the only option for public transport. These buses, which depart on an hourly interval in the winter season, start to operate when there is a lot of intensity. You can reach the city center in 15 minutes on average with buses, which are economical means of transportation.
Transfer Vehicle
Transfer vehicles are a transportation service offered to you by the hotel you have arranged. You can easily get to your hotel from Mykonos Airport with the transfer vehicle that your hotel has prepared for you. Some of the hotels that provide transfers to and from Mykonos Airport are Myconian Kohili Hotel, Tharroe Of Mykonos Hotel De Luxe and Aeolos Hotel.
Car Rental
A last option to go from Mykonos Airport to the city center is car rental. You can rent a car from Avis, Hertz and Sixtie car rental companies at the airport, and then take a 10-minute drive to the city center.
