Flights from Mykonos to Spain

Flights to Spain from Mykonos

From Mykonos, Vueling flies direct to 23 destinations in Spain. Barcelona and Madrid are around 3 hours away, and from there the Mediterranean coast, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north are all within reach.

The trip takes you from one end of the Mediterranean to the other, between 2 countries that share a sea, a diet and long hours of sunshine. What shapes the journey is which of Spain’s 4 very different faces you choose to start with.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Greece are both in the European Union and the Schengen Area, so Greek and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport. No visa is required.

Make sure it has not expired before you book: you cannot board with an out-of-date document. Children travelling with you each need their own. The European Health Insurance Card covers public healthcare during your stay, and EU roaming works at no extra cost. If you hold a passport from a country outside the EU, check what applies to you on the travel documents page.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport into town. The main airports are well connected, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the centre in under half an hour. In Madrid, the metro and the commuter rail network link the terminals with Atocha. In Malaga, the local train serves both the city centre and the Costa del Sol, and in Palma the shuttle bus covers the 8 km into the old town.

Time zone. Mainland Spain is 1 hour behind Greece all year round. Both countries change their clocks on the same dates, but they sit in different time zones. The Canary Islands are 2 hours behind.

Mealtimes. Lunch in Spain is served between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner from 21:00, even later than in Greece, and many kitchens stay closed until then. Add the hour of time difference and it pays to plan your first day around it.

High-speed rail. The AVE links Madrid and Barcelona in about 2 and a half hours, and lines run from Madrid to Seville, Malaga and Valencia. Stations sit right in the city centres, so you can string 2 or 3 destinations together without going back to the airport.

The currency is the euro. Spain uses plug types C and F, at 230V.

What to do in Spain

City breaks: Barcelona and Madrid

Barcelona brings together the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, plus a beach inside the city and the Boqueria market on the Ramblas. In Madrid, the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen are less than 1 km apart, with the Retiro next door and Toledo half an hour away by train.

Andalusia

Seville has the Real Alcázar, the Giralda, flamenco in Triana and tiled courtyards. It is at its best in spring or autumn, when temperatures are milder. Granada is home to the Alhambra and the Generalife, while Malaga offers the Picasso Museum and the Costa del Sol.

The islands

Swapping one Mediterranean island for another makes sense when the sea changes character. Palma de Mallorca pairs a Gothic cathedral facing the water with the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage Site, and Ibiza brings the coves and the nightlife. Tenerife and Gran Canaria belong to another ocean altogether, with Mount Teide as the landmark.

The green north

This is the Spain least like the Cyclades: Atlantic, rainy and green all year, with a concentration of acclaimed restaurants that is hard to match. Bilbao has the Guggenheim and the pintxos of the Casco Viejo, and Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the Camino.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For a short break, a backpack or cabin bag is usually enough. On a longer trip, travelling as a family or coming home with shopping, sorting it out when you book avoids surprises at the check-in desk. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.