Getting from Alexandroupoli to Lesvos

If you are heading to Lesvos from Alexandroupoli you are making your way to the third largest island in Greece, in the northeastern Aegean relatively close to Alexandroupoli. It is the birthplace of Sappho, an island of olive groves, ouzo distilleries and a capital at Mytilini with a Byzantine castle and one of the most enjoyable waterfronts in the northern Aegean.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Lesvos. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Alexandroupoli to Lemnos, which runs several times a week and takes around 5 to 6 hours, and then connecting to Lesvos from Lemnos by local ferry. This keeps the journey within the northern Aegean without going through Athens.

Getting there by air

Lesvos has its own airport with daily connections from Athens and Thessaloniki. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then directly to Lesvos avoids Athens entirely and gives a total journey time of around 2.5 to 3 hours. A direct Alexandroupoli to Lesvos flight may also be available seasonally so check before routing through Thessaloniki.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Thessaloniki and then fly directly to Lesvos. It is the fastest and most practical approach and avoids Athens entirely. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Lesvos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.