Mykonos is a stylish Cycladic island of whitewashed Chora, Little Venice sunsets, beach clubs and the ruins of sacred Delos nearby. Peak summer is lively and expensive; May, June and September are a good balance.
Month by month
Best: May, June, July, August, September, October
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: January, February, March, December.
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 11h from the US East Coast, 3.5h from Europe, 8h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Book flights and ferries early; the island fills up in July and August.
- Beach clubs charge minimum spends; check before you sit.
- Lanes are a maze; use the windmills as a landmark.
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