This season begins for Mykonos with over 5,000 scheduled flights for June and July, according to data gathered by the Mykonos-Santorini-Aegean Islands Promo team, led by Ambassador H.A.C.C. New York, Mykonos based, Mr. Costa Skagia.
Specifically, 1,858 flights are scheduled in June and another 3,455 in July to and from the island. This number, although it does not determine the final arrivals, as the situation in the countries of origin of flights, due to COVID-19 is still not clear, is very encouraging and gives a positive picture for the course of this season, since last year, the corresponding flights did not exceed 200 in mid-July.
In particular, 1,858 flights are scheduled in June and another 3,455 in July to and from the island. This number, if and does not determine final arrivals, as the situation in the countries origin of flights because of COVID-19 is still fluid, is particularly encouraging and gives a positive image for the course of this season, since last year, the corresponding flights did not exceed 200 in mid-July. The largest percentage concerns domestic flights, from Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete, while in terms of direct flights abroad, Italy has shown great interest and followed by the United Kingdom and France. Flight planning from the United States has also increased United Arab Emirates and Israel.
“This year’s tourist season starts with optimistic messages, given the circumstances and we see their obvious interest for our island. We welcome their return British whose absence last year left one significant gap and we estimate that this summer Mykonos will leave the best impressions on visitors, both in security issues as well as unique authentic experiences “, commented on the data by Ambassador H.A.C.C. New York, Mykonos based, Mr. Costas Skagias.