Transportation from City Center to Kos Airport
Kos Airport is the main airport of Kos Island, located just off Bodrum and Datça. Kos Island is known to us as Kos. Since the economy of the island is mainly based on tourism, the transportation network on the island is quite good for a small island.
The buses in Kos are operated by the Ktel company. There are buses departing from many parts of the island towards the airport. The most used route is the route that departs from Kos city center and first stops at Mastichari Port and then goes to the airport.
The distance between Kos and Mastichari takes about 25 minutes, while the airport from Mastichari takes about 10 minutes by car. Between Mondays and Saturdays, the flights start at 08.20 in the morning and end at 23.00 in the evening and there are 8 flights in total. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 10:00, 13:00 and 17:00.
Buses departing from Kefalos to the airport have a total of 5 flights between 07.30 in the morning and 18.00 in the evening between Mondays and Saturdays. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 08:00, 11:00 and 15:30.
Finally, there are buses coming from the direction of Kardamena. These buses run six times in total between 07.50 in the morning and 19.45 in the evening between Mondays and Saturdays. On Sundays, there are only three flights departing at 08.20, 11.15 and 15.50.
These hours may change according to the season, so it is useful to check the official website of the company.
Another option is to take a taxi. You can take taxis from anywhere you want. The reception of your hotel will also assist you in calling a taxi.
Transportation from Mytilene International Airport to the City Center
Bus
Because the distance is only 8 km and offers a more advantageous price schedule, buses are frequently preferred by many passengers to reach the city center from Mytilene International Airport. Buses operate between 06.40 and 20.30, seven days a week, including public holidays. There is a big bus stop right across the airport exit door. Buses depart from this stop every half hour to go to the city center. It takes an average of 20 minutes to reach the city center from the airport. For this trip, approximately 2 euros per person is requested from the passengers and tickets can be purchased from the attendant in the bus.
Taxi
One of the easiest ways to reach the city center of Mytilene is to use taxis, which are available 24/7. There are many yellow and gray taxis at the exit gate of the airport. Although all taxis have a taximeter, a fee of approximately 10 euros is charged for transportation to the city center and the journey takes 15 minutes. Most taxis have an unofficial night rate, and prices usually increase by 20%. In addition, passengers with a large amount of baggage may be charged an extra fee.
Rent a car
Car rental service is preferred by many passengers both for transportation to Lesbos city center and to go to other parts of the island. It is possible to rent a car 24/7 from Europe's leading car rental companies at Mytilene International Airport.
Mytilene International Airport Contact Information
Address: Mytilene Airport, Mitilini 811 00, Greece
Phone: +30 2251 038 700