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.
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.
👋 Also check out Lesbos → Lemnos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Limnos (LXS) to Mytilini (MJT).
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Take a ferry to Mytilene.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | €205($205) | on demand | 203km (126 miles) |
Ferry | 4h 40m | €84($84) | 3 times a week | 181km (112 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.