Beach clubs and nights out
Paradise and Super Paradise by day, Little Venice at sunset, Chora's lanes and Cavo Paradiso at night. Book famous beds ahead in July and August.
Beach clubs
Mykonos from Israel
Seasonal direct flights, entry rules, kosher food and Shabbat, and how to plan the days.
- Direct flights from Tel Aviv & Haifa
- Visa-free, 90 days
- Chabad Mykonos since 2025
- Same clock as Israel
The short answer
In season, direct flights link Mykonos with Tel Aviv (Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Sundor) and Haifa (airHaifa) in about two hours. Israeli citizens enter visa-free for up to 90 days. For kosher food and Shabbat, Chabad of Mykonos has run services and Shabbat meals since 2025, and kosher meals can be ordered in advance. Greece and Israel keep the same clock for most of the year.
Getting there
Direct flights from Israel
| From | Airlines | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv (TLV) | Arkia, Bluebird Airways, Sundor | Seasonal, roughly spring to autumn |
| Haifa (HFA) | airHaifa | Seasonal |
| All year | Via Athens, then Aegean Airlines or Sky Express, or a ferry | Year-round |
Airline list for Mykonos Airport (JMK) via Wikipedia and schedule aggregators, checked October 2026. Flight time is about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Schedules change often — confirm with the airline before you book.
Entry
Passports, entry and insurance
No visa needed
Israeli citizens can visit Greece and the rest of the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure.
EES at the border
Since 10 April 2026, non-EU visitors register fingerprints and a photo in the EU Entry/Exit System on their first entry. Expect a short extra step at passport control.
ETIAS — not yet
The ETIAS travel authorisation is not operating yet; launch is now expected in 2027. Do not pay sites that offer "ETIAS" today.
Insurance
Buy travel insurance that covers medical evacuation and rental scooters or ATVs. Serious cases on Mykonos are transferred off the island.
Kosher & Shabbat
Kosher food and Shabbat on Mykonos
- Chabad of Mykonos opened in 2025 under Rabbi Uziel Moshe Friedland, with services and Shabbat meals as part of its programme and kosher catering for celebrations (Lubavitch.com, May 2025). Contact Chabad for the address, times and reservations before you travel.
- Kosher meals: Chabad of Greece can deliver kosher ready meals and products to the islands, including Mykonos — order at least three to five days ahead (chabad.gr).
- Restaurants: we know of no kosher-certified restaurant on the island. Fish, salads, fruit and vegetarian dishes are everywhere; Athens has a glatt-kosher restaurant if you stop over.
- Shabbat logistics: stay in or near Chora, where everything is walkable. Buses, taxis and boats run as usual on Saturday, so plan transfers and the Delos boat for other days.
Plan
How Israelis usually plan the days
Delos in a morning
Apollo's sacred island, 30–40 minutes by boat from the Old Port. Site ticket €20 (reduced €10); boat extra.
Delos guide
Quiet coves
For calmer days: Agios Ioannis and Kapari at sunset, Agrari by water taxi, or the wild north on a windless day.
Beach guideShort break? Three nights covers Chora, two beaches and Delos. With a week, add Paros or Naxos by ferry — see island hopping.
Budget
Money and practical tips
Budget
Mykonos is expensive: about €80–140 a day on a budget and €180–320 mid-range, before flights (Visit Mykonos estimates, Oct 2026). Buses (about €2), souvlaki and free beaches keep costs down.
Time
Greece and Israel are both on UTC+2 in winter and UTC+3 in summer; for a few days around the clock changes, they differ by an hour.
ATVs and scooters
A common cause of injuries. Wear a helmet, check your licence is accepted and your insurance covers them, and never ride after drinking.
When
When to go
July and August, when Israeli school holidays coincide with Mykonos's peak, bring the fullest flights, beach clubs and prices. June and September are the sweet spot: warm sea, open venues and better rates. Holiday periods such as Sukkot fill flights quickly, so book early; from November to April most of the island's hotels and beach clubs are closed. See best time to visit.
Common questions
Israel → Mykonos questions
Are there direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mykonos?
Yes, in season. Arkia, Bluebird Airways and Sundor fly direct from Tel Aviv, and airHaifa from Haifa; the flight takes about two hours. Outside the season, fly to Athens and connect with Aegean Airlines or Sky Express, or take a ferry. Check current schedules with each airline.
Is there kosher food in Mykonos?
There is no kosher-certified restaurant we can confirm, but Chabad of Mykonos, opened in 2025, offers services, Shabbat meals and kosher catering, and Chabad of Greece delivers kosher meals to the islands with three to five days' notice. Contact them before you travel.
Do Israelis need a visa for Mykonos?
No. Israeli citizens can visit Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Since April 2026 your fingerprints and photo are recorded in the EU Entry/Exit System on first entry. The ETIAS authorisation is not yet required; launch is expected in 2027.