Flying from Lemnos Airport (LXS) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport.
Lemnos and Athens share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 15 Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, pick the 07:05 Aegean Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:45 with Sky Express.
Your LXS to ATH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport. When you're ready to start your Athens holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Greece:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers LXS to ATH flights. An impressive 81.63% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LXS and ATH:
Thessaloniki Airport
Mytilene Airport
Ikaria Island Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lemnos Airport (LXS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport flight is R 302. A return ticket is currently R 1,112. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LXS to ATH by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from LXS to ATH is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Lemnos Airport (LXS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lemnos Airport, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Lemnos Airport from central Lemnos, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LXS? If you're catching an early flight from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Athens International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens International Airport to central Athens has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
The quietest month for a flight from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Athens based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Lemnos Airport to Athens International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LXS to ATH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Thessaloniki is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Athens. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue.
Larisa is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No trip is complete without a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.

