Cheap holiday Mykonos
Mykonos is the glamorous Cycladic island of whitewashed houses, windmills and world-famous beaches. Booked smartly it does not have to be expensive. 4 days from €430 per person.
Updated on 10 August 2026
✈️ Plan your trip to Mykonos →AMS-JMK 3h20
Transavia (summer)
from €120
May, Jun, Sep
When is the best time to go?
May, June, September and early October are ideal: 22 to 28 degrees, swimmable sea and hotel prices 40 to 60% below July and August. High summer is warm and buzzing but pricey and crowded; in winter the island mostly shuts down.
The best areas on Mykonos
- Mykonos Town (Chora) A maze of white lanes, boutiques and tavernas, with the best nightlife.
- Little Venice Houses with wooden balconies over the water, the most famous sunset spot.
- Ano Mera A quiet inland village with authentic, affordable tavernas.
- Ornos & Platis Gialos Family-friendly beaches with restaurants and buses into town.
- Paradise & Paraga Beach clubs and parties on the south coast.
Top 5 things to do on Mykonos
- Kato Mili (the windmills) A row of seventeenth-century mills above Chora, free to see.
- Little Venice Sunset from a waterfront terrace, free to enjoy.
- Delos UNESCO island and mythical birthplace of Apollo: entry €12 plus boat about €25 return.
- Paraportiani Church A snow-white church built from five chapels, free.
- Paradise Beach Crystal-clear water and beach clubs on the south coast.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
In summer (roughly May to October) Transavia flies direct from Amsterdam to Mykonos (JMK) in about 3 hours 20, usually 2 to 3 times a week. Off-season you fly with a stop via Athens. On the island KTEL buses run from €1.80, so a rental car is not needed; water taxis connect the south coast beaches.
What does a holiday to Mykonos cost?
Mykonos is the priciest Greek island, but in May, June and September hotels drop to €100 to 180 per night, against €300 or more in high summer. Save with the bus instead of taxis, a stay in Ornos or Platis Gialos and lunch in Ano Mera. Budget from €430 per person for 4 days including a direct summer flight.
Mykonos for a honeymoon: what to expect
Mykonos ranks consistently among the top honeymoon destinations in Europe. Little Venice is the obvious highlight: sip cocktails on a terrace literally above the Aegean Sea and watch the sun drop into the water. For a more private experience, rent a villa in the north of the island (Agios Stefanos or Panormos) with an infinity pool and horizon views.
Book a sunset sail from the Old Port (~€60-90 per person) to see the island from the water and catch the windmill silhouette at golden hour. Avoid July and August if you want romance over crowds: September has the same warm water (26°C), 30 to 50% lower hotel rates and noticeably fewer people. A 5-night honeymoon in September including a direct Transavia flight starts from around €800 per person.
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Frequently asked questions about Mykonos
When is the best time to visit Mykonos?
May, June, September and early October: 22 to 28 degrees and swimmable sea, with far lower prices than in July and August.
Which area is best to stay in Mykonos?
Mykonos Town for atmosphere and nightlife, or Ornos and Platis Gialos for beaches with buses into town.
How do I get to Mykonos from the Netherlands?
In summer direct with Transavia from Amsterdam to Mykonos (JMK) in about 3 hours 20; off-season with a stop via Athens.
What does a holiday to Mykonos cost?
From €430 per person for 4 days including a direct summer flight; hotels €100 to 180 per night in the shoulder season.
Is Mykonos good for a honeymoon?
Yes: Little Venice at sunset, private villas, rooftop jacuzzis and world-class beach clubs make it one of Europe's top honeymoon destinations. Book in September for 30-50% lower prices than August, the same sunshine and almost no crowds.
Is Mykonos good for a honeymoon?
Yes: Little Venice at sunset, private villas, rooftop jacuzzis and world-class beach clubs make it one of Europe's top honeymoon destinations. Book in September for 30-50% lower prices than August, the same sunshine and almost no crowds.
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