Comparison · Ibiza vs Mykonos · Spain / Greece
Ibiza vs Mykonos
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Choose Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights; choose Mykonos for Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and a short break. Ibiza is generally less expensive, and the two are about 2,090 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 2,090 km
- Less expensive
- Ibiza
- Best time for Ibiza
- May–June and September
- Best time for Mykonos
- June and September
Side by side
| Ibiza | Mykonos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Greece |
| Known for | Clubbing, Dalt Vila and Sunsets | Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and Beach clubs |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | June and September |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $220–$380 | $250–$450 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | August, 31°C (88°F) | July, 28°C (82°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 14°C (57°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 13 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 5 |
| Beaches | Cala Comte | Ornos |
| Airports | IBZ | JMK |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Ibiza for…
Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights. Ibiza is a Balearic island about 40 km long, famous for its summer club scene but also home to a UNESCO World Heritage site that covers the fortified hilltop old town of Dalt Vila, a Phoenician necropolis and the seagrass meadows that keep its water so…
Choose Mykonos for…
Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and a short break. Mykonos is a small, dry Cycladic island whose main town, Chora, is a maze of whitewashed lanes, blue-shuttered houses and chapels around an old harbour. Its row of windmills and the balconied seafront of Little Venice are among the most photographed sights…
Top sights compared
| # | Ibiza | Mykonos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalt Vila | Little Venice |
| 2 | Ibiza Cathedral | Kato Mili windmills |
| 3 | Puig des Molins | Panagia Paraportiani |
| 4 | Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) | Delos |
| 5 | La Marina and Sa Penya | Archaeological Museum of Mykonos |
Food compared
| Ibiza | Mykonos |
|---|---|
| Bullit de peix | Kopanisti |
| Sofrit pagès | Louza |
| Ensalada payesa | Mostra |
| Flaó | Mykonian onion pie |
Which is cheaper?
Ibiza is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $220–$380 per person there, against $250–$450 in Mykonos (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Ibiza on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 2,090 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 11 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Ibiza or Mykonos cheaper?
Ibiza is usually less expensive: about $220–$380 a day mid-range against $250–$450 (estimates).
+Is Ibiza or Mykonos better for a first trip?
Pick Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights, or Mykonos for Little Venice, Windmills of Kato Mili and a short break.
+How far is Ibiza from Mykonos?
About 2,090 km in a straight line.