Flying from Mytilene International Airport (MJT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Mytilene and Athens share the UTC+2 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from MJT to ATH start at 07:20 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:15 with Aegean Airlines. In total, there are 64 weekly Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MJT to ATH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Aegean Airlines.
Sky Express ranks as the top on-time carrier for MJT to ATH flights, with 94.12% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MJT and ATH:
Chios Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
Samos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mytilene International Airport (MJT) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$64 is the best price for a one-way Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $143. These prices may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from MJT to ATH by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MJT to ATH.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
79.76% of flights taking off from Mytilene International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Mytilene to Mytilene International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MJT? If you're catching an early flight from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you're taking a late Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and explore Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Athens. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Mytilene International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to go to Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MJT to ATH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Larisa is another essential stop in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

