Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Served by Astypalaia Airport (JTY).
History
Leros, also called Lero, is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese in the southern Aegean Sea. It lies 317 kilometres from Athens's port of Piraeus, from which it can be reached by a nine-hour ferry ride or by a 45-minute flight from Athens. It is about 32 kilometres from Turkey. Leros is part of the Kalymnos regional unit. It has a population of 7,992 (2021).
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 2 routes: Athens, Leros
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 2 routes: Athens, Leros
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Astypalaia Airport (JTY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JTY has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Athens, Leros). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Levitha, 0.6 km); routes include Levitha - Lighthouse, Amorgos - Levitha, Patmos - Leros.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Leros, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.