Travelling from Mytilene Airport (MJT) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Mytilene and Athens are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are 48 Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, go for the 08:15 Sky Express flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 23:00 with Aegean Airlines.
To ensure you get on your MJT to ATH flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Aegean Airlines has direct flights from Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 88.46% of services arriving as planned, SKY express is the most punctual carrier offering MJT to ATH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MJT and ATH:
Thessaloniki Airport
Chios Airport
Samos Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mytilene Airport (MJT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Right now, R 634 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,450. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MJT to ATH by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Mytilene Airport (MJT)
82% of flights leaving Mytilene Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MJT.
Mytilene Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Mytilene. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MJT? If you're catching an early flight from Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
If you're coming in on a late Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Travel at your own speed with a Athens International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Athens International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Mytilene Airport to Athens International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MJT to ATH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Athens, now it's time to discover more of Greece. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without visiting Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.








