Mytilene International Airport serves the island of Lesbos, the third largest Greek island, approximately 8 km from the centre of Mytilene city.
Lesbos is known for ouzo production, for its petrified forest, a geological heritage site, and as the native island of the poet Sappho.
How to get to Mytilene International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to MJT
Parking near Mytilene International Airport
The parking, not large, is a few steps from the terminal.
There is no custodian staff, and prices are nevertheless contained.
How to get to Mytilene from MJT
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Mytilene International Airport
Major car rental companies have counters in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the island.
A driver's license, passport, and a credit card in the driver's name are required for the security deposit.
Hotels near Mytilene International Airport
Mytilene (town and harbour)
8 km from the airport: local bus in 10-15 minutes for about 2 euros, taxi in 10-20 minutes for 12-14 euros during the day.
Best for: Travellers who want the harbour, the castle and city life just minutes from an airport that's easy to reach.
- One of the shortest transfers of all the Greek islands, with a direct bus right outside the terminal
- Harbour, Byzantine-Genoese castle and museums within walking distance of the centre
- The beaches and northern villages such as Molyvos need over 60 km and more than an hour by car
- Traffic and scarce parking in the streets of the centre in high season
Recommended hotels
- Lesvion Hotel On the seafront in the heart of Mytilene, 1 km from the harbour; guests rate the location 10/10 and the buffet breakfast is among the most appreciated in town. View availability
- Theofilos Paradise Boutique Hotel 200-300 metres from the harbour and the blue-flag beach of Tsamakia, right in the centre; carefully furnished rooms and a breakfast described by guests as the best in the area. View availability
- Loriet Hotel A boutique hotel on Varia beach, 5-6 minutes by car from the centre and 10 from the harbour; a restored eighteenth-century villa flanked by a new building, with an outdoor pool. View availability
- Aklidi Hotel In a green garden 150 metres from the sea and 1.5 km from the centre, 4 km from the airport; a sun terrace and rooms with a garden view. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The compact terminal sees a clear increase in passengers during summer.
Those departing on flights should arrive 1.5–2 hours in advance.
Map of Mytilene International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is Lesbos famous for ouzo?
It's one of the main production areas for this traditional anise-flavored spirit, considered among the best in Greece.
Q. What is the petrified forest of Lesbos?
A unique geological heritage in the western part of the island, with fossilized tree trunks dating back millions of years.
Q. Who was Sappho?
One of the most celebrated poets of ancient Greece, born on Lesbos, whose work profoundly influenced Western literature.
Q. Can you take a ferry from Mytilene to Turkey?
Yes, a seasonal maritime connection links the port of Mytilene to the Turkish town of Ayvalık on the opposite coast: a feasible day trip for those staying on the island who have the proper documents to enter Turkey, which remains outside the Schengen area.
Flight board
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