Travelling from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Tel Aviv's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Mykonos.
Every week, there are four Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your JMK to TLV flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. When you're ready to start your Tel Aviv adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of Israel:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Blue Bird Airways.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for JMK to TLV flights is arkia.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between JMK and TLV:
Athens International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Paphos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight is $141. A round-trip fare is currently $359. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book two months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JMK to TLV.
The cheapest month for flights from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from JMK to TLV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport.
Handy information about Mykonos Airport (JMK)
Mykonos Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from JMK arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Mykonos Airport from central Mykonos, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JMK? If you're catching an early flight from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
Consider booking a hotel close to TLV if you're on a late Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Ben Gurion Intl Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Ben Gurion Intl Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion Intl Airport to central Tel Aviv has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in March.
When reserving your flight from Mykonos Airport to Ben Gurion Intl Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JMK to TLV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Israel
Tel Aviv has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Israel just waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres south-east of Tel Aviv, a visit to Jerusalem will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Old City of Jerusalem, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Eastern Wall.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Israel, consider Haifa, about 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. Bahai Gardens, Bahá'í World Centre and Bahá’í Gardens Haifa (Bahá’í Holy Place) are the start of reasons to visit.