How to travel from Lemnos to Lesbos, Greece

The distance between Lemnos and Lesbos is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lemnos to Lesbos by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Mytilini (MJT).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Sky Express

💰 Cheapest
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Mytilene.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lemnos and Lesbos

There are several options for getting from Lemnos to Lesbos by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Lemnos and Lesbos is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Lemnos and Lesbos by plane.

The quickest way to get from Lemnos to Lesbos is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Lemnos and Lesbos is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lemnos and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lemnos and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 1h 45m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lemnos and Lesbos. The ferry typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Lemnos and Lesbos. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lemnos and Lesbos. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and arrive at Mytilini (MJT). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lemnos and Lesbos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Sky Express fly between Lemnos and Lesbos. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) and and arrive into Mytilini (MJT). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Lemnos to Lesbos typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Limnos (LXS) 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 Lemnos to Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Limnos (LXS) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 1h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lemnos to Lesbos is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Lemnos to Lesbos

Compare travel optionsbetween Lemnos and Lesbos

Transport options from Lemnos to Lesbos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 45m
€205($205)
on demand203km (126 miles)
Ferry
4h 40m
€84($84)
3 times a week181km (112 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lemnos and Lesbos

Airlines

Ferry operators

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