The distance between Lesbos and Santorini is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lesbos to Santorini by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santorini → Lesbos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Santorini (JTR).
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+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Mesta Chios then Mykonos and then to Santorini.
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There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Santorini by taxi, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Lesbos and Santorini is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Lesbos and Santorini by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Santorini is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Santorini is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Santorini. The ferry typically takes around 10hrs and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Lesbos and Santorini. Ferries run once a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Lesbos and Santorini. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and arrive at Santorini (JTR) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Lesbos to Santorini. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lesbos to Santorini typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and and arrive into Santorini (JTR).
The closest major airport to Santorini is Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Santorini. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) 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 Lesbos to Santorini. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sigri Lesvos then take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Santorini. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Santorini is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | €195($195) | hourly | 518km (322 miles) |
Ferry + 3 similar | 10hrs | €255($255) | once a week | 531km (330 miles) |
Ferry via Mykonos | 14hrs | €210($210) | once a week | 614km (381 miles) |
Taxi and Ferry | 9h 10m | €240($240) | once a week | 415km (258 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 15m | €195($195) | once a week | 435km (271 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Sky Express
Aegean Airlines
KTEL Lesvou
The following major airports near Santorini offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.