Transportation from the City Center to Mytilene International Airport
Bus
It is possible to easily go to the airport from Mytilene city center by bus. Buses to the airport pass from the bus stops in the city center every half hour. Flights start at 06.40 and end at 20.30, including weekends and public holidays. Transportation to the airport takes 20-25 minutes at most, and a fee of 2 euros per person is charged for this journey. Tickets are available from the bus driver.
Taxi
Taxis are available at any time of the day to reach Mytilene International Airport from the city center and the journey takes approximately 15 minutes. Especially after 20.30 in the evening, it becomes mandatory to use a taxi to reach the airport. All taxis in Lesvos have taximeters and the transportation from the city center to the airport costs approximately 10 euros. For night trips, this fee is increased to around 13 -14 euros. In addition, some taxi drivers may charge extra in case of extra baggage.
Rent a car
Since the distance is short and taxis are available 24/7, the option of renting a car is not preferred for transportation from the city center to Mytilene International Airport. However, passengers can reach the airport by renting a car from the car rental company located in the city center.
Mytilene International Airport Contact Information
Address: Αεροδρόμιο, Mitilini 811 00, Greece
Phone: +30 2251 038 700
Transportation from Skiathos Airport to City Center
Skiathos, one of the Sporades archipelago (Devil's Islands), is known as the island of Iskados. Part of the Sporad archipelago, the most famous Greek island of the North Aegean Sea, Skiathos is the most popular among the other three islands (Skopelos, Skyros, Alonissos).
Air transportation of Skiathos is covered by Skiathos International Airport. Skiathos is 5 km from the city center. There are bus, taxi and rental car options to go from Skiathos International Airport to the city center. You can also arrange a private airport transfer from your hotel.
Among these methods, the public bus from the airport is the most economical option. The bus stop from Skiathos International Airport is located just south of the airport control tower by the curb. You can buy a monthly ticket for arrivals to the island, as well as for single boarding. A bus departs from the airport to Skiathos city center every 15 minutes until 06.45 in the morning and 01.15 at night.
It is also possible to go to the city center from Skiathos International Airport by taxi. You can see the taxis waiting at the arrivals exit of the terminal, but it is a good idea to agree on the price you will pay for your destination.
As an alternative to taxi, you can also rent a car from the airport. You can rent a car from international companies such as Avis and Hertz. Those who want to explore the city in detail usually prefer to rent a car. This saves both time and money. You can also make car reservations online from the agencies' websites. Make sure you have all the necessary documents with you to rent a car.
If you want to arrange and secure your airport transfer before your arrival, you can purchase a private transfer from major tour sites. Thus, when you leave the terminal, you will be greeted with a banner bearing your name, and you can easily proceed to your hotel.
In case of any delay or cancellation, you must inform the company beforehand. The vehicle attendant will wait for you at the airport for 45 minutes and will leave if you do not come.
In addition, some hotels offer airport transfer services, but you can find out whether this service is free or paid, by contacting your hotel. Many hotels offer this service for free.