What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Leros?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Leros is to car ferry and ferry which costs €110 - €270 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Leros?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Leros is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs €140 - €290.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Leros?

No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Leros. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Leros via Naxos and Katapola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Crete to Leros?

The distance between Crete and Leros is 500 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Crete to Leros?

Book your Crete to Leros ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Crete to Leros without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Leros without a car is to car ferry and ferry via Naxos which takes 9h 45m and costs €140 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Leros?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Crete to Leros, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Leros?

There are 1142+ hotels available in Leros.

Crete to Leros - 5 ways to travel via car ferry, ferry, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Crete to Leros by car ferry, ferry, or plane

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Car ferry, ferry via Naxos
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Naxos to Amorgós Katapolacarferry
3. Take the ferry from Katapola to Lerosferry Bsf
9h 45m
€147–361
Car ferry, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Amorgós Katapolacarferry
2. Take the ferry from Katapola to Lerosferry Bsf
10h 20m
€112–269
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)plane JSH - LRS
10h 22m
€213–533
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)plane HER - LRS
4h 44m
€140–283
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS)plane CHQ - LRS
5h 7m
€182–361

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS) flights

9Weekly Planes

10h 31mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.1 km
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Leros, Greece?

Olympic Air and Sky Express fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Leros Municipal Airport (LRS) once daily.

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How to get fromCrete to Lerosby car ferry, ferry, or plane

There are 5 ways to get from Crete to Leros by car ferry, ferry, or plane

Car ferry, ferry via Naxos

Car ferry, ferry

Fly from Sitia Airport

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Fly from Chania International Airport