Mytilene International Airport– MJT

Also known as the “Odysseas Elytis,” the Mytilene International Airport (MJT) is recognized as the international airport of Mytilene, the capital of Greek Island Lesbos. Owned by the Greek Government, the airport operates through a group joint venture between Fraport AG and Copelouzos Group.

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Established in 1948, the Mytilene International Airport (MJT) recorded 477,056 passengers in 2018 with 6,157 aircraft movements. The MJT Airport operates with one small terminal for both international and domestic flights. It also houses a Duty-Free Shop, a café-bar, and two car rental agencies. In the present, the Mytilene International Airport services passenger flights via 13 airlines including Eurowings, Olympic Air, and Corendon Dutch Airlines. Nearby vacation spots include Küçükköy and Sefaçamlık in Turkey.

What to Do & Area Attractions

For hotels near the Mytilene International Airport, you can head over to the contemporary Elysion Hotel or to the elegant houses of Oikees Small Elegant Houses in the coastline of Neapoli. The Elysion Hotel is the new, luxurious hotel located opposite the beachfront in Neopoli. Meanwhile, the Oikees Small Elegant Houses are located only a few miles away from the city of Mytilene. You can also book rooms at the Pyrgos of Mytilene or at the Hotel Lesvion with just 4-5 miles away. For great food, sample the dishes at the classic Kakadaki Taverna or witness the spectacular view at AntonisOuzeri.

The nearest airport to Mytilene International Airport (MJT) in Myltilene, Lesvos is the EdremitKörfez Airport (EDO) which offers domestic flights from Edremit, Turkey. Another nearby airport includes the local Cigli Airport (IGL) in Turkey.