Car hire Lesbos Mytilene Airport

Lesvos or Lesbos is an island in the northern Aegean Sea of Greece. The largest town, Mytilene, also Lesvos' capital, accommodates the one airport that links the island to destinations such as Athens and the United Kingdom. The airport's Greek name, which is Odysseas Elytis, is after a famous 20th century Greek poet. The airport's operations began in 1948 but the first ever charter flight touchdown was not until 1980. Today, the airport serves direct charter flights from Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark and Holland. Domestic scheduled flights are from Athens International Airport and Thessaloniki International Airport respectively. The airport is just a few minutes' drive away from the island's capital and is served by buses and taxis as well as cheap car rental at Lesvos Airport.

Direct charter flights from afore mentioned destinations are available on specific days only—direct charter flights from UK to the Lesvos Airport return and leave Thursdays, and Saturdays from Gatwick and Manchester. Direct charter flights from Germany are on Wednesdays while flights from Denmark leave Mondays and Sundays from Bullund and Copenhagen airports respectively. Flights from Belgium leave Mondays and Thursdays while flights from Holland leave Mondays and Fridays. Seven scheduled domestic flights from Athens are available every day and take less than an hour of flight time. Other regular flights to Greek islands are also available as well as mainland destinations.

The airport is just a small stop and services are basic but very handy. Cheap car hire is popular among travelers who want to explore the Lesvos Island with ease. Budget car rental providers are available at the Lesvos Airport. Other transport options include taxis and buses, which have stops and stations outside the airport terminal.