If you’ve read my previous post about Mykonos you’ll know that I like Mykonos. But I am aware that it does have the reputation for being a playground for the rich and famous – it’s certainly possible to go there and spend a lot of money, but you don’t have to.
Although most people visit Mykonos during the peak Summer tourist season which runs between mid-June and August, to save money you should actually avoid this time as accommodation prices are at their highest.
If you’re visiting Mykonos on a budget the best time to visit, if you’re not into beach parties, is May, or September-October, September being the better month for swimming in the sea. If however, you’re visiting Mykonos because you want to experience the famous cosmopolitan party vibe, visit in the first 15 days of June.
There are direct flights during the Summer months on Europe’s budget airlines including Ryanair, Easyjet, and Wizz Air from London Gatwick, Berlin, Budapest, Paris, Katowice, and many other European city airports.
Flights can be as little as €20.00 one way if you book early. Likewise, if you can get to Athens cheaply, Aegean also has great deals for making the short hop over to Mykonos if you book early enough.
You can also book the ferry from Piraeus or Rafina on the mainland or, if you’re already mid-island-hop, from the Cycladic islands of Santorini, Ios, Naxos, and Paros though it’s cheaper to start from the mainland and then work your way down the islands in order.