Taste and experience authentic Greek island life on Lesbos! Here, you can share a glass of ouzo with local fishermen in charming little harbours. In villages like Skala Eressos and Petra, time seems to stand still. Grandmothers still bake biscuits from age-old recipes, while you savour fresh fish in tavernas where three generations work side by side. Want to experience it for yourself? With Transavia Holidays, you can arrange everything in one go: your flight, the perfect hotel and transport on the island. It couldn’t be easier – book your Lesbos holiday today. Every booking includes 15 kg checked baggage per person.
3 hours 30 minutes
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
Lesbos is in UTC+2 and uses Daylight Savings Time. Therefore, it is 1 hour later than Amsterdam in both summer and winter.
The currency on Lesbos is the euro (EUR).
You need a valid ID or passport.
Lesbos is the perfect place for a sunny vacation. In summer, you enjoy warm days with plenty of sunshine. The temperature often ranges between 25 and 35 °C. In winter, it cools down to 10 to 15 °C.
Visit the capital Mytilini with its beautiful harbor and impressive castle. Or discover the village of Molyvos with its colorful houses and narrow streets. Visit the Ouzo museum and learn how they make this famous Greek drink. Of course, you can also have a taste!
There's a lot to do on Lesbos. Put on your hiking boots and explore the inland with pine forests and olive groves. After an active day, enjoy the hot springs in Eftalou. Or admire an unforgettable sunset on the west coast.
On Lesbos, you'll find more than 100 beaches. Some have white sand, others are covered with pebbles. Go to Vatera for the longest beach on the island. Here, 7 kilometers of golden sand await you. Looking for more tranquility? Then choose Agios Isidoros or Tarti.
