Why go
- Capital of the Greek island of Lesbos.
History
Mytilene is the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos, and its port. It is also the capital and administrative center of the North Aegean Region, and hosts the headquarters of the University of the Aegean. It was founded in the 11th century BC.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 3 routes: Chios, Limnos, Rhodos
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Athens, Thessaloniki
- Air Berlin AB (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Duesseldorf, Munich
- Olympic Airlines OA (A320, Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Athens*, Thessaloniki
- Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Amsterdam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Mytilene (Lesvos), Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: ferry routes serve the area; routes include Lesvos (Mytilene) - Chios, Thessaloniki - Lesvos (Mytilene) - Chios - Samos (Karlovasi) - Kalymnos - Kos - Rhodes.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mytilene (Lesvos), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.