How to travel from Lesbos to Mykonos, Greece

The distance between Lesbos and Mykonos is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lesbos to Mykonos by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. 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 Mytilini (MJT) to Mykonos (JMK).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

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Ferry to Mykonos

Take a ferry to Mykonos.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byBlue Star Ferries+ 1 others

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Mesta Chios and then to Mykonos.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lesbos and Mykonos

There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Mykonos by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Lesbos and Mykonos is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Lesbos and Mykonos by taxi and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Mykonos is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Mykonos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Mykonos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Mykonos (JMK). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Mykonos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Mykonos (JMK). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Mykonos. The ferry typically takes around 8hrs and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Lesbos and Mykonos. Ferries run once a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lesbos and Mykonos. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and arrive at Mykonos (JMK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Lesbos to Mykonos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lesbos to Mykonos typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and and arrive into Mykonos (JMK).

The closest major airport to Mykonos is Mykonos Airport (JMK) (JMK) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Mykonos. Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) 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 Lesbos to Mykonos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sigri Lesvos then take a ferry to Mykonos. instead which will take 7h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Mykonos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Lesbos to Mykonos

Compare travel optionsbetween Lesbos and Mykonos

Transport options from Lesbos to Mykonos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€205($205)
every 4 hours432km (269 miles)
Plane and Ferry3h 20m
€365($365)
twice daily499km (310 miles)
Ferry to Mykonos + 3 similar
12h 20m
€95($95)
once a week474km (295 miles)
Taxi and Ferry7h 30m
€130($130)
once a week276km (171 miles)
Taxi to Sigri Lesvos, Ferry7h 30m
€130($130)
once a week276km (171 miles)
Bus and Ferry8h 30m
€82($82)
once a week296km (184 miles)
Ferry
8hrs
€115($115)
once a week393km (244 miles)

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Airports near Mykonos

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

JMK
Mykonos Airport (JMK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Mykonos
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Mykonos
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Mykonos