Getting from Agathonisi to Leros

If you are heading to Leros from Agathonisi you are making a short hop to a neighbouring island in the northern Dodecanese group. Leros has a striking Art Deco Italian colonial port at Lakki and a medieval castle above the main town of Platanos.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Agathonisi to Leros running 4 to 5 times a week year-round, taking around 1 hour to 1 hour 37 minutes depending on the vessel and the stops along the way. It is one of the most straightforward connections in the northern Dodecanese and the most practical way to make this journey. Check the schedule before planning around it as the frequency is limited and your travel dates need to align with the available departures.

Getting there by air

Leros has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Agathonisi means taking the ferry to Leros is considerably more practical than flying via Athens for this short connection.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Agathonisi to Leros. At around 1 hour it is one of the shortest and most effortless connections in the northern Dodecanese. Check the schedule in advance as the service runs 4 to 5 times a week.