- Mykonos airport handled 780,385 passenger arrivals in the first nine months of 2026
- The figure represents a 5.6pc increase on the same period last year
- International air arrivals rose by 9.1pc
- Private aircraft arrivals rose by 1.7pc carrying 5,089 passengers
- 77.7pc of hotel beds are concentrated in 4- and 5-star properties
Mykonos airport has handled 780,385 passenger arrivals in the first nine months of 2026, a 5.6pc increase on the same period last year. Private aircraft arrivals also rose by 1.7pc, carrying 5,089 passengers. Short term rentals showed positive signs while questions remain over overall tourism revenues.
Mykonos recorded more than 780,000 air arrivals during the first nine months of 2026, marking a 5.6pc increase compared to the previous year. International air arrivals rose by 9.1pc, reaching around 476,000 arrivals through August, nearly double the national average for Greece. High-end tourism remains strong, with 77.7pc of hotel beds concentrated in 4- and 5-star properties. Italy, England and France lead the arrivals, supported by strong growth from Germany. Around 55.6pc of arrivals occur during the peak months of July and August, continuing a heavy reliance on the summer window despite efforts to extend the season.
While volume and luxury demand show positive signals, questions remain over total tourism revenues due to shifts in spending patterns and last-minute booking trends. Private aircraft arrivals rose by 1.7pc, carrying 5,089 passengers. Short term rentals showed positive signs.
