The “Odysseus Elytis” State Airport of Mytilini is located 8 km from the city of Mytilini in the Kratigou district. In 2020 all modernization projects were completed and a new modern terminal was open to the public. The new installations now feature modern retail shops and food venues for a comfortable travel experience.

Lesvos has a fully equipped general hospital, the “Vostanio” General Hospital of Mytilini, located southwest of Mytilini and in various towns on the island there are Healthcare Centers. In case of an emergency, an airplane of the Hellenic Air Force may transport patients at any day or time.

Urban and intercity transportation Bus routes are available within the city of Mytilini and the surrounding villages to/from the bus terminal on Sappho Square (Plateia Sapphous). Winter season routes differ from summer routes, as the latter are more frequent.

The Central Fire Brigade Station of Mytilini is located in the Kara Tepe district and there are many Fire Units in all regions of the island as part of their effort to engage in any emergency, protect life and property of local citizens and visitors, rescue animals and defend the island’s forests and flora.

The intercity buses conduct routes to villages and towns lying beyond the environs of the city of Mytilini.

The Central Police Station of Mytilini is located in the center of the city at the address Str. Myrivili & M. Koundoura 2 and there are Police Stations in various other towns and villages across the island.

There are daily routes between Piraeus and Mytilini, lasting approximately 12 hours. There are also connections to Aghios Efstratios, Chios, Limnos, the Dodecanese, Thessalonica, Kavala and the Turkish coast across the straits. These routes are conducted once or twice a week, and they are more frequent in the summer.

choose any of the following selections: Lesvos – Turkey

Jalem Tour

Turyol SS

Athens to Mytilini

Hellenic Seaways

Blue Star Ferries

Kavala to Mytilini

Hellenic Seaways