Travelling from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Mikonos Airport (JMK): what you need to know
Mykonos's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Riga.
To ensure you get on your RIX to JMK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between RIX and JMK:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Naples International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport flight is 114 €. A return plane ticket is currently 237 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RIX to JMK, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RIX to JMK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Riga International Airport (RIX)
Of all flights leaving Riga International Airport, 71.03% land on time at their destination.
To reach Riga International Airport from central Riga, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to RIX? If you're catching an early flight from Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mikonos Airport (JMK)
Consider booking a hotel close to JMK if you have a late Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Mikonos Airport rental car and discover Mykonos and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, VOLTA and Wheego are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Mikonos Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Mikonos Airport (JMK) to central Mykonos
Mikonos Airport to the centre of Mykonos has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Mikonos Airport (JMK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Mykonos in January.
The warmest month in Mykonos is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Riga International Airport to Mikonos Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RIX to JMK sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Mykonos is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 153 kilometres north-west of Mykonos, a visit to Athens will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Greece, consider Thessaloniki, about 418 kilometres north-west of Mykonos. Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture are among the biggest draws.
