Official taxi rank / pre-booked licensed taxi · 15–25 minutes
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
ATH7.8
JMK8.0+0.2
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
ATH7.4+2.4
JMK5.0
Food & retail
Best for
ATH
Greek-food last meal before departureDoor-to-door taxi value for groupsStar Alliance / Aegean status lounge accessStraightforward single-terminal navigation off-peak
Watch out for
ATH
Line 3 night split Sunday–Thursday after 21:40 (from 16 Sep 2026) — airport trains terminate at SyntagmaSummer ATC-capacity delays (June 2026 ACI: 55.7% of departures on time)Hall A Priority Pass waitlists at Goldair Extra
Amenities and tips
ATH
Greek airside diningGoldair Extra loungeMetro Line 3 + X95ATH Free Wi-Fi
ATH · ATH is a clean, food-strong Aegean hub with excellent city links, offset by summer ATC delays, Hall A Priority Pass crowding, and a Line 3 night split that catches late arrivals.
JMK · A tiny single-terminal island airport that is easy to navigate but turns into hub-level queue chaos in peak summer, trading short walks for long security lines, basic food, remote stands, and wind-driven afternoon delays. Fraport Greece counted 1,581,742 passengers in 2025 (−2.0%).
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
ATH8.0+4.0
JMK4.0
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
ATH8.4+1.9
JMK6.5
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
ATH6.2+1.7
JMK4.5
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
ATH7.7+3.2
JMK4.5
JMK
Cabin-bag-only island getawaysShoulder-season or early-morning departuresTravelers with Priority Pass/DragonPass who can hide in the lounge
Tight island connections with checked bags
EU Entry/Exit System passport queues for non-Schengen
JMK
Jun–Sep check-in and security queues routinely 60–90 minutes during mid-morning and late-afternoon banksMeltemi winds and apron congestion cascading into late-afternoon departure slipsStanding-room-only gate areas once several flights board at onceTaxi-rank scrums when multiple flights release together
Airport Agora shopping
Observation Deck culture stop
Budget 2.5–3 hours after EES
For Hall A long-hauls, treat 2.5–3 hours as the floor; Schengen/domestic still needs a buffer for bag drop.
Match Hall A/B before you clear security
Schengen = Hall B; non-Schengen = Hall A after passport control—wrong hall means no lounge and a wasted walk.
Eat Greek airside, not generic chains first
Hit Eat Greek (Schengen platea) or Ergon (non-Schengen) for real gyros/Greek plates before you settle for Starbucks.
JMK
Mykonos Airport LoungeForecourt taxis and pre-booked transfersAirside cafés and snack barsAirport Wi-FiCompact gate seating
Treat summer JMK like a major hub
In Jun–Sep, arrive 2.5–3 hours before intra-Schengen flights; security and check-in queues routinely exceed 60–90 minutes.
One terminal, two moods
Everything is in one building — landside is tiny; airside gets packed fast, so clear security then claim a seat immediately.
Eat before security or accept limited choice
Airside food is basic café/snack fare with long lines at peak — grab a real meal in town or landside if you have time.
