How to travel from Lemnos to Astypalaia, Greece

The distance between Lemnos and Astypalaia is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lemnos to Astypalaia 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 AstypalaiaLemnos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Astypalaia (JTY).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Fourni then Kalymnos and then to Astypálaia.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lemnos and Astypalaia

There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Astypalaia by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Lemnos and Astypalaia is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)

It takes around 19hrs to get from Lemnos and Astypalaia by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Astypalaia is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Astypalaia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Astypalaia. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lemnos and Astypalaia. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lemnos and Astypalaia. The ferry typically takes around 19hrs and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and A.N.E. Kalymnoy run the ferry services between Lemnos and Astypalaia. Ferries run once a week and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lemnos and Astypalaia. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and arrive at Astypalaia (JTY) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Lemnos to Astypalaia. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lemnos to Astypalaia typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and and arrive into Astypalaia (JTY).

The closest major airport to Astypalaia is Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Lemnos to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Fourni then Kalymnos and then to Astypálaia. instead which will take 19hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Astypalaia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 19hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Lemnos to Astypalaia

Compare travel optionsbetween Lemnos and Astypalaia

Transport options from Lemnos to Astypalaia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€280($280)
on demand538km (334 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
19hrs
€120($120)
once a week631km (392 miles)
Ferry via Ag. Kirykos20h 10m
€120($120)
twice a week631km (392 miles)
Ferry via Leros24h 40m
€130($130)
once a week630km (392 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lemnos and Astypalaia

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Airports near Astypalaia

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

JTY
Astypalaia Airport (JTY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia
JKL
Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Astypalaia
KGS
Kos Island International Airport (KGS)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Astypalaia