Getting from Aegina to Leros

If you are heading to Leros from Aegina you are making your way to one of the most atmospheric islands in the Dodecanese group, with a striking Art Deco Italian colonial port at Lakki and a medieval castle above the main town of Platanos.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Aegina to Leros. The most practical ferry approach is to take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus, which takes around 40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, and then board the Piraeus to Leros ferry, which runs 5 times a week and takes around 9 to 10 hours. The overnight crossing is the practical approach, arriving in Leros in the morning with the day ahead.

Getting there by air

Leros has its own small airport with daily connections from Athens. Taking the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus, the metro to Athens Airport and flying to Leros takes around 50 minutes in the air. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours and is the most practical approach for most travellers.

Your best option

Take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus and fly to Leros. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are travelling with a car, take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Leros ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.