Castillo de Panteli
A medieval castle on a hill between Panteli and Platanos, dominating the island. It is a walk up from the village of Platanos and has fine views.
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Airport · Leros, Greece
Leros LRS
6 km from central Leros. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 6 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- LRS · LGLE
About the airport
Leros Airport is in the north of the island, in the Dodecanese. It is a small airport, with flights mainly to Athens.
Terminals
It has a single, very small terminal. Check-in opens shortly before the flight and walking distances are minimal.
Services
Services are minimal, so bring what you need. There is no railway and no regular public transport to rely on: a taxi or a rental car booked in advance is the most practical choice.
Getting to the city
Taxi
There are few taxis, so it is best to book ahead. The ride to the island's villages takes about 15 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A very small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Walking distances are minimal.
Leros
Things to do in Leros
Leros is a quiet Dodecanese island with a deeply indented coastline and many sheltered bays. It has rationalist buildings from the Italian period and a castle above Panteli, and receives low-key tourism.
Panteli
A small fishing village at the foot of the castle, with white houses, a beach and waterside tavernas.
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Lakki
The island's main port, with notable rationalist architecture from the 1930s built by the Italians, such as this cinema.
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Torre Bellenis, Alinda
A mansion with crenellated towers in Alinda bay, now home to the island's historical and folklore museum. A long beach with tavernas lies nearby.
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How far is the airport from central Leros?
Leros airport is about 6 km from central Leros.
How do I get from the airport to central Leros?
From Leros airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Leros airport have?
Leros has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Leros?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building of Leros airport: Robert Powell, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Panteli: Vassilis Terzopoulos, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Panteli: MinevaE, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lakki: Luca Aless, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Torre Bellenis, Alinda: Thanasis Christodoulou, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons