Ferries, whitewashed villages & caldera sunsets
This is leg 1 of 3, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Greek Island Hop
Athens to Mykonos
Athens and Mykonos sit about 153 km (95 mi) apart in a straight line, with Mykonos to the east. It is leg 1 of 3 on our Greek Island Hop itinerary, a 9-day trip. This one most likely involves a water crossing, so check ferry schedules early.
- Straight-line distance
- 153 km · 95 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
This leg most likely crosses water, so we don’t estimate road distance or drive time. Check ferry or flight schedules for the actual crossing.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By ferry
Mykonos most likely needs a water crossing from here, so start with ferry schedules (our route guide also mentions flights). Sailings can vary by season.
Ferries link the islands, and most travelers fly or take a ferry from Athens to the first island. Sailings vary by season and weather, so build in slack. Once on each island, buses, taxis, scooters or rental cars cover the short hops.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Mykonos
Two or three days covers the old town, a beach day and the boat trip to Delos.
Panagia Paraportiani
A cluster of whitewashed chapels merged into one church near the harbor.
Cerise Bar
Waterfront cocktail bar in Little Venice below the windmills, tables at the water's edge; on the old Caprice site.
Niko's Taverna
Classic harbor-area taverna for grilled fish and Greek staples.
Paradise Beach
Sandy beach with all-day beach-club parties in summer.
Delos
Uninhabited island with ruins of a major ancient sanctuary, 30 minutes by boat.
Kato Mili
Row of windmills on a ridge above Little Venice.
Before you leave Athens
Spend two days: ancient sites early in the day, museums at midday, Plaka and a rooftop view at night.
On this curated route
Where Athens → Mykonos sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Mykonos to Athens is the same 153 km in a straight line, heading north-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in July, when Mykonos averages highs 8°C cooler than Athens.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens high | 12° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 25° | 30° | 33° | 32° | 28° | 23° | 18° | 14° |
| Mykonos high | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 18° | 15° |
| Athens rain | 66 | 58 | 53 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 49 | 69 | 86 |
| Mykonos rain | 100 | 84 | 48 | 29 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 46 | 68 | 93 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Mykonos month guides.
Athens to Mykonos: questions travelers ask
How far is Athens from Mykonos?
Athens is about 153 km (95 mi) from Mykonos in a straight line, with Mykonos to the east. The trip most likely involves a water crossing, so the distance you actually travel depends on the ferry or flight route.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Mykonos?
We don't estimate a drive time for this one: it most likely crosses water, so check ferry schedules before you plan the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Athens to Mykonos?
Our Greek Island Hop itinerary includes this leg. Greek Island Hop runs about 9 days across 4 stops, best in May – Oct.
Onward from Mykonos
- Mykonos to Naxos 38 km
Guides for both ends
- Athens travel guide
- Athens weather best time to visit
- Mykonos travel guide
- Mykonos weather best time to visit
Mykonos by month
Plan Athens → Mykonos with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.