You can reach Odysseas Elytis Airport quite quickly by using the buses and taxis that leave from the centre, or with a rental car, as it is just 8km away from Mytilini city centre.

Bus

The easiest way to get from central Mytilini to Odysseas Elytis Airport is to take the bus. You can find the buses leaving from the most central locations in Mytilini, and they offer a more economic alternative to taking a taxi or renting a car. You can reach Odysseas Elytis Airport in 10-15 minutes.

Taxi

It’s not too expensive to take a taxi in Mytlini so it might be a good idea if you want a comfortable and faster way to reach the airport. You can find a taxi easily anywhere in the city centre and it should cost you 9-12 euro.

Car Rental

You can find more car rental options in Mytilini than what is offered at the airport. To reach Odysseas Elytis Airport with a rental car you need to reserve a car in advance. You can reach Odysseas Elytis Airport in 10-15 minutes.

Airport Information

Odysseas Elytis Airport, also known as Mytilene International Airport, was first opened in 1948. It’s only 8 km from Mytilini centre and has car rental agencies, transfer service counters, travel agencies, ATMs, an exchange bureau, cafés, bars, restaurants, waiting lounges and a tourist information centre.   

It is quite easy to reach the city center from LA/Ontario International Airport. You can get on the bus for an affordable journey. If you prefer a more comfortable and fast means of transportation, you can choose from taxi, minivan and shuttle services. Please keep in mind that many hotels in Ontario provide shuttle services at the airport. In addition to these transfer alternatives, you can also rent a car at the airport.

Taxi

Once you pick up your luggage, you will see the taxi stops at the exit of the baggage claim area. A taximeter is available in all taxis. If you are traveling as a crowded group that cannot fit into a single taxi, you can also take advantage of door-to-door minivan services in the same area.

Rent a car

For the passengers who want to rent a car, airport shuttles depart regularly in front of the passenger terminal building to the car rental center (ConRAC) where there are offices of 10 different car rental companies. Once you rent a car, you can reach the city center in less than 10 minutes by driving through E Holt Boulevard.

Bus

After getting on bus number 61 departing from the bus stops in front of the terminal building, you should transfer to bus 80 on Holt. You can reach the city center in half an hour in total.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Many hotels and motels in the city offer airport shuttle services. If your hotel provides a shuttle service and if you would like to take advantage of this service, you are recommended to make a reservation at least 72 hours in advance.

Shuttle Service

Airport shuttle services depart from 3 different points of the airport. You can take the shuttle services departing every 5 to 20 minutes from the 5th floor of the airport car park, from the car rental center or in front of the passenger terminal depending on the crowdedness. All shuttles are wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Charter Bus / Minivan / Limousine

The passengers traveling as a crowded group and don't want to compromise on their comfort can enjoy comfortable transfer between the airport and the city center taking this exclusive service. Please keep in mind that you need to make a reservation in advance to take advantage of this service.