Mytilene International Airport | Greek Airports
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Mytilene
International Airport

Odysseas Elytis

IATA: MJT
ICAO: LGMT
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Mytilene Airport

Odysseas Elytis

Mytilene International Airport (MJT) is the main airport serving the island of Lesbos, Greece. It is located 8 kilometers southwest of the city of Mytilene. The airport has one terminal and can handle up to 2 million passengers per year.

Location

Mytilene International Airport is located 8 kilometers southwest of the city of Mytilene.

Rank and quality

Mytilene International Airport is not ranked by Skytrax. However, it has received positive reviews from passengers for its cleanliness, efficiency, and friendly staff.

Statistics and average of passengers

In 2022, Mytilene International Airport handled over 600,000 passengers. The average number of passengers per day is approximately 2,000.

Distance from the center of the city of Mytilene

Mytilene International Airport is located 8 kilometers southwest of the city of Mytilene.

Facilities

Mytilene International Airport has a limited range of facilities for passengers, including:

  • A duty-free shop

  • A restaurant

  • A cafe

  • A bar

  • A currency exchange bureau

  • An ATM

  • A business center

  • Medical facilities

  • A play area for children

  • Free Wi-Fi

Civil aviation systems

Mytilene International Airport is equipped with the latest civil aviation systems, including:

  • Air traffic control systems

  • Landing systems

  • Navigation systems

  • Security systems

Sizes and group types of aircraft can handle

Mytilene International Airport can handle all types of aircraft, including:

  • Narrow-body aircraft

  • Regional aircraft

  • Cargo aircraft

History

Mytilene International Airport was opened in 1948. It was originally built to serve the military. The airport was opened to commercial flights in 1960. The airport has been expanded and modernized several times since it opened.

Aircraft fees

Mytilene International Airport charges a variety of fees to aircraft operators, including:

  • Landing fees

  • Takeoff fees

  • Parking fees

  • Passenger fees

Provided services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft

Mytilene International Airport provides a variety of services to travelers, aircraft crews, and aircraft, including:

  • Passenger handling services

  • Baggage handling services

  • Cargo handling services

  • Aircraft maintenance services

  • Catering services

  • Ground transportation services

Owner and Operator

Mytilene International Airport is owned and operated by Fraport Greece.

Ways to Get to the Airport from the Center of Mytilene and the cost

There are a number of ways to get to Mytilene International Airport from the center of Mytilene, including:

  • By taxi: The cost of a taxi from the center of Mytilene to the airport is approximately €15-20.

  • By bus: The bus runs from the center of Mytilene to the airport every 30 minutes. The cost of a ticket is €2-3.

The Fixed Base Operator (FBO)

Mytilene International Airport does not have a fixed base operator (FBO).

Statistics

In 2022, Mytilene International Airport handled over 600,000 passengers. The busiest passenger routes by country were:

  • Greece

  • Germany

  • United Kingdom

  • Sweden

  • Finland

The airline market share at Mytilene International Airport is as follows:

  • Aegean Airlines: 50%

  • Ryanair: 20%

  • EasyJet: 10%

  • Lufthansa: 5%

  • British Airways: 5%

The airline alliance market share at Mytilene International Airport is as follows:

  • Star Alliance: 50%

  • Oneworld: 20%

  • SkyTeam: 20%

POSTAL ADDRESS:

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AIRPORT OF MITILENE «ODYSEAS ELITIS»
Lesvos 811 00, Greece

Telephone Center:

 +30-2251-038700

AFTN:

LGMTZTZX

FBO:

NO

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