How to travel from Chíos to Lesbos, Greece

The distance between Chíos and Lesbos is around 124km (77 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chíos to Lesbos by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LesbosChíos if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Chios (JKH) to Mytilini (MJT).

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Sky Express

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Mytilene.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated byBlue Star Ferries+ 1 others

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chíos and Lesbos

There are several options for getting from Chíos to Lesbos by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Chíos and Lesbos is around 124km (77 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 89km (55 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chíos and Lesbos by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Chíos to Lesbos is to fly which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Lesbos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 1h 20m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Lesbos. The ferry typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Chíos and Lesbos. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chíos and Lesbos. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and arrive at Mytilini (MJT). The flight takes around 35min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chíos and Lesbos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 35min.

Sky Express fly between Chíos and Lesbos. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Mytilini (MJT). These flights usually take around 35min.

The flight from Chíos to Lesbos typically takes around 35min. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Mytilini (MJT).

The closest major airport to Lesbos is Mytilene International Airport (MJT) (MJT) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Lesbos. Chios Airport (JKH) (JKH) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chíos to Lesbos. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mytilene. instead which will take 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Lesbos is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Chíos to Lesbos

Compare travel optionsbetween Chíos and Lesbos

Transport options from Chíos to Lesbos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 20m
€150($150)
on demand124km (77 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
3h 15m
€81($81)
once daily126km (78 miles)
Ferry to Mytilene3h 35m
€65($65)
once daily126km (78 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chíos and Lesbos

Ferry operators

Airlines

Airports near Lesbos

The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

MJT
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Lesbos
JKH
Chios Airport (JKH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Lesbos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Lesbos