Mykonos Airport – JMK
Mykonos Airport is an international airport located in Mykonos, Greece. It works under the IATA Code JMK and the ICAO code LGMK. This public airport is owned by the Greek Government and is operated by the German transportation company – Fraport Greece. Located less than 2 miles from the center of Mykonos, it is a busy airport and in 2018 handled more than 1.3 million passengers. Mykonos Airport sits at an elevation of 405 feet above mean sea level. There is one asphalt runway that measures 6,244 feet. Its passenger traffic has been steadily growing and grew by more than 100,000 passengers from 2017 to 2018.
Best Time to Visit
The airport started operations in 1971. In the 2010s, together with other airports in the area, operations of the Mykonos Airport were handed to Fraport Greece. Modernization and upgrades were planed for the airport with the turnover. Plans include expanding and remodeling the terminal. The apron was also reorganized and a new fire station was added. Airlines with the busiest routes serving Mykonos Airport include EasyJet, Ryanair, and Voltea. Cities, towns, suburbs, and villages found near the airport include Ornos, Paradise, Tagoo, and Platis Gialos.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a lot of great hotels that are easily accessible from the airport. One of the best airport hotels is the well-reviewed Ostraco Suites, which is found less than a mile from the airport. Another property located close to the airport is Tharroe of Mykonos.
Alternate airports for the Mykonos Airport include the Syros Island National Airport, located in Ermoupolis, Greece and the Naxos Island National Airport in Naxos, Greece.
