6 airports, 15+ airlines, fares from €52. Your complete guide to flying to the Greek islands — including the Open-Jaw strategy, 2026 runway upgrades, and booking hacks.
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Each island has its own airport personality. Santorini and Mykonos welcome international jets; Paros joins them in 2026. Naxos, Milos, and Syros connect via Athens.
€41M revamp delivers a 12,500 sqm international terminal and 1,800m runway. Now handles A320/B737 jets — direct charters from London, Paris, and Munich anticipated.
Early-2026 runway rebuild supports heavier A321neo jets. More seats per flight means potentially lower fares and expanded European route networks.
New photovoltaic runway lighting enhances nighttime safety. The airport continues with ATR/Dash 8 turboprops — pack soft bags for overhead bins.
Instead of flying round-trip to one island and backtracking by ferry, book two one-way flights to different airports. Fly into Santorini (JTR), island-hop by ferry through Naxos and Paros, then fly home from Mykonos (JMK).
London → Santorini (JTR)
easyJet, ~€95
Santorini → Naxos
1.5h, ~€35
Naxos → Paros
30min, ~€10
Paros → Mykonos
45min, ~€20
Mykonos (JMK) → London
easyJet, ~€85
Total: ~€245 for flights + ferries. 4 islands in 10 days.
Fare data shows Sunday bookings are 6-13% cheaper than Friday bookings for the same routes.
Statistically the cheapest month. Great weather (17°C), empty beaches, and fares from €54.
Two one-way flights to different islands is often cheaper than round-trip + ferry return.
Early morning and late evening departures from Athens are 15-25% cheaper than midday.
Three Greek carriers operate year-round domestic routes. In summer (May-October), 10+ European airlines add direct international service.
ATH → JTR, JMK, PAS, JNX, MLO, JSY
Largest domestic network, Star Alliance
ATH → JTR, JMK, PAS, JNX, MLO, JSY
Aegean subsidiary, turboprops to smaller islands
ATH/SKG → JTR, JMK, PAS, JNX, MLO, JSY
Greek low-cost, modern ATR fleet
LGW/CDG/MXP → JTR, JMK
Biggest European LCC to the islands
LHR → JTR, JMK
Premium seasonal service
Various EU → JTR, JMK
Cheapest fares, strict baggage rules
AMS/ORY → JTR, JMK
Dutch/French low-cost
DXB → JMK
Seasonal luxury service to Mykonos
The Cyclades islands in Greece are served by six airports: Santorini (JTR), Mykonos (JMK), Paros (PAS), Naxos (JNX), Milos (MLO) , and Syros (JSY) . Only Santorini and Mykonos receive direct international flights from European cities. In 2026, Paros joins them with a brand-new €41 million international terminal.
Athens International Airport (ATH) is the primary gateway for all Cyclades islands. Domestic flights from Athens take just 35-45 minutes and operate year-round with Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and SKY express. During summer (May-October), direct international routes open from London, Paris, Munich, Amsterdam, Rome, Dubai, and more.
This year marks significant infrastructure improvements across the Cyclades. Paros Airport has undergone its most transformative upgrade ever — the runway was extended from 710m to 1,800m, and a 12,500 sqm international terminal was built. Mykonos Airport completed early-year runway reconstruction to support heavier A321neo jets. Naxos Airport installed solar-powered runway lighting for enhanced safety.
For the best prices, book domestic flights 6-8 weeks ahead and international summer flights 2-3 months ahead. April offers the cheapest fares across all islands. Booking on Sundays saves 6-13% compared to Fridays. Consider the Open-Jaw strategy : fly into one island, ferry between islands, and fly home from another — this is often cheaper and more efficient than round-trip flights.
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