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Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)
Mytilene International Airport is the main gateway to Mytilene and the Greek island of Lesbos, serving the island's capital, port, and surrounding coastal towns. Compare transfer options to central Mytilene, Molyvos, Petra, Plomari, Skala Eresos, and other destinations across the island.
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About Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
Mytilene International Airport is the main airport serving Mytilene, the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos, and the wider North Aegean region. It handles domestic connections and seasonal international flights, making it the primary point of arrival for visitors travelling to the island. The airport was originally established in 1948 and has since been developed into a modern facility, with a new passenger terminal opening in 2020.
Located about 8 km southeast of central Mytilene, near the island's east coast, the airport provides convenient access to the city, its port, and popular island destinations such as Molyvos, Petra, Plomari, and Skala Eresos. Its single terminal serves both domestic and international passengers, with check-in, security, baggage claim, and public arrivals areas arranged within one building.
The airport is connected to Mytilene by local buses, taxis, private transfers, and car rental, and is also close to road links for onward travel around the island.
With passenger facilities including a duty-free shop, café-bar, car rental services, Wi-Fi, and charging points, the airport offers a practical gateway for both leisure and business travel to Lesbos.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Mytilene International Airport operates through one modern passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international flights. The current terminal opened in 2020 and serves all airlines and destinations from a single building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
Transfers
Book private transfers from Mytilene International Airport to hotels, the port, city destinations and towns across Lesbos.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or island journeys.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Mytilene International Airport for independent travel around Mytilene and onward trips across Lesbos.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Mytilene International Airport, hotels, event venues and other island destinations.
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