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There are several ways to get to Leros depending on your travel plans. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Theo at (251) 490-0144 or Despina (Theo's mom) at (251) 454-5657. They are happy to help!

Below are the routes we recommend, listed in order of ease and convenience:

Option 1 (Highly Recommended)

-- Fly from Athens (ATH) to Leros Airport (LRS). Flight time is approximately 1 hour. Flights are operated by Olympic Air, also called Aegean Air.

This is the easiest and most direct way to reach Leros. There are typically 2 flights from Athens each day, and they can sell out quickly, so we recommend booking this portion of your trip as early as possible. Please be advised, because the Leros airport has a short runway, flights operate on smaller propeller planes.

We recommend downloading the AEGEAN app before your trip. You can use the app to manage your reservation, check in for your flight, and access your boarding pass. Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure, so be sure to check in during the appropriate window before your flight.

Option 2

-- Fly from Athens (or many other major European cities such as London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Rome, etc.) into Kos Airport (KGS).

-- Take a taxi from Kos Airport to the Port of Kos. The drive time is approximately 30 minutes.

-- Take a ferry from Kos to Leros. Ferry ride time is approximately 50 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on the ferry and the route. Ferries are operated by Dodekanisos Seaways (fastest) and Blue Star Ferries.

This is a great option for guests who are planning to visit other parts of Europe as Kos has significantly more flight options, with direct service from a number of European cities during the summer. This is also an alternative for guests who would prefer to fly into a larger airport and avoid the smaller propeller planes.

Ferryscanner is an app that will be a helpful resource for planning this portion of your trip. You can use it to view available ferries, compare departure times and prices, and book your tickets.

Option 3 (Not Recommended)

-- Ferry from Athens to Leros. Ferry departs from the Port of Piraeus in Athens. Travel time is approximately 10 hours due to multiple stops. Ferries are operated by Blue Star Ferries. Please pay close attention when booking, as not every sailing stops in Leros. Be sure that Leros is specifically listed as a stop on your selected route.

While this route is possible and overnight cabins with beds are available, we strongly recommend choosing this option only if the routes above are not available to you. It is a long journey with multiple stops, and we'd much rather you save that vacation time for exploring Greece than spend an entire day on the ferry!