The island of Lesbos is one of the premier tourist destinations in Greece. Lesbos is the third largest island in Greece, and it gets quite a lot of tourist traffic during the summer months. One of the major entry points to the island of Lesbos is the Mytilene International Airport (IATA: MJT, ICAO: LGMT).

The Mytilene International Airport is quite popular among regular visitors to the island of Lesbos. It is also known as the Odysseas Elytis, and it is located in the city of Mytilene, one of the major cities in the island of Lesbos. As such, it provides easy access to many popular tourist destinations around Lesbos.

Transportation to and from the Mytilene International Airport is easily available. The cheapest way to travel to and from the airport is by using the public buses that stop at the airport regularly. There are also taxis at the terminal to provide convenient and affordable transportation to the city of Mytilene and surrounding area. Car hire services are also available at Mytilene International Airport. Tourists can contact car hire companies and hotels to inquire about the airport transfer service that is available to and from the terminal.

The Loriet Hotel (the Old Mansion House) on the road to the airport from the capital is very convenient for travelers.

The Mytilene International Airport maintains a relatively small terminal and provides both domestic flights and international flights. There are a few restaurants as well as duty free shopping within the terminal. However, there are no banking services. To learn more about the Mytilene International Airport go to: www.hcaa-eleng.gr/mitilin.htm.