Getting from Alexandroupoli to Mykonos

If you are heading to Mykonos from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to the most cosmopolitan island in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. It has a maze of whitewashed lanes above the port, long beaches on the south coast and some of the best beach clubs in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Mykonos. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Mykonos by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the fast ferry from Piraeus or Rafina to Mykonos. The fast catamaran from Rafina takes around 2 to 2.5 hours and is the most convenient option as Rafina is only 20 minutes from Athens Airport.

Getting there by air

Mykonos has an international airport with daily connections from Athens and Thessaloniki. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then Thessaloniki to Mykonos avoids Athens entirely and gives a total journey time of around 3 to 4 hours in summer when direct services operate. Otherwise fly via Athens for a total journey time of around 3 to 4 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then fly directly to Mykonos when the seasonal service is running. Outside summer fly via Athens. Book ahead in July and August as Mykonos flight spaces fill up fast. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Piraeus and take the conventional ferry to Mykonos New Port.