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Flights from Istanbul to Mytilene

There are no direct flights from Istanbul to Mytilene. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Thessaloniki, about 3h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 30m
ISTMJTATH

Istanbul to Mytilene at a glance

Fastest journey3h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki

Best ways to fly from Istanbul to Mytilene

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
IST Athens (ATH) MJT
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 30m
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IST Thessaloniki (SKG) MJT
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 33m
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IST Rhodes (RHO) MJT
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Sky Express (Greece)
Self-transfer likely ~4h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
297 km184 miles
Journey time
3h 30mestimate
Time difference
-1hMytilene vs Istanbul
Currency in Mytilene
EUR
Airports
IST, SAW → MJT

Flights from Istanbul to Mytilene: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Mytilene?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Mytilene?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 297 km.
Where do you change planes between Istanbul and Mytilene?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Rhodes (RHO). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Istanbul and Mytilene?
Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). Mytilene: Mytilene International Airport (MJT).
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Mytilene?
Mytilene is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

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