Castle of Mytilene
A large fortress on a peninsula, of Byzantine origin and extended by the Genoese and the Ottomans; you can walk around it and enjoy sea views.
Tickets →Mytilene, Greece
Mytilene: airports, things to do and where to stay
Mytilene is the capital of Lesbos, a large island in the eastern Aegean. It is a port town with a medieval castle on the peninsula, neoclassical mansions and good museums.
Mytilene airports
From the airport to central Mytilene
Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis airport is about 7 km from central Mytilene.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. On busy summer days there may be few of them, so it is worth booking a transfer in advance.
Mytilene
Things to do in Mytilene
Mytilene port
The harbour and waterfront, with colourful houses on the hillside and the dome of the Church of Agios Therapon.
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Agios Therapon
Mytilene's large domed church, one of the biggest on the island, near the harbour.
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Archaeological Museum
A museum with finds from the island, including mosaics and everyday objects from ancient times.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Mytilene?
Mytilene is served by Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT).
How far is the airport from central Mytilene?
Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis airport is about 7 km from central Mytilene.
How do I get from the airport to central Mytilene?
From Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Mytilene?
Highlights of Mytilene include Castle of Mytilene, Mytilene port, Agios Therapon, and Archaeological Museum.
Photo credits
- Castle of Mytilene: Katsiaryna Naliuka, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mytilene port: Timeheritage, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Agios Therapon: Robingunes, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Archaeological Museum: Tomisti, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons