The distance between Heraklion and Lemnos is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Heraklion to Lemnos by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lemnos → Heraklion if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Limnos (LXS).
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+ 3 othersTake a ferry to Mykonos and then to Lemnos.
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There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Lemnos by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Heraklion and Lemnos is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Heraklion and Lemnos by plane.
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Lemnos is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Lemnos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Lemnos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Lemnos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Heraklion and Lemnos. The ferry typically takes around 18hrs and departs once a week.
Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Heraklion and Lemnos. Ferries run once a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Heraklion and Lemnos. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and arrive at Limnos (LXS) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Heraklion to Lemnos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Heraklion to Lemnos typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and and arrive into Limnos (LXS).
The closest major airport to Lemnos is Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Lemnos. Kavala International Airport (KVA) (KVA) and Skiros Airport (SKU) (SKU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heraklion to Lemnos. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Limnos (LXS). instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Lemnos is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 15m | €210($210) | every 10 mins | 578km (359 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 18hrs | €150($150) | once a week | 797km (495 miles) |
Ferry via Piraeus | 1 day 3h | €140($140) | twice a week | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | €180($180) | twice a week | 1,183km (735 miles) |
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
Etihad
Citylines
KTEL Kavalas
The following major airports near Lemnos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.