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Flights from Limnos to Istanbul

There are no direct flights from Limnos to Istanbul. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Thessaloniki, about 3h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 22m
LXSISTATH

Limnos to Istanbul at a glance

Fastest journey3h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Thessaloniki

Best ways to fly from Limnos to Istanbul

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LXS Athens (ATH) IST
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
One airline, one ticket ~3h 29m
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LXS Thessaloniki (SKG) IST
Leg 1: Olympic Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Same alliance ~3h 22m
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LXS Rhodes (RHO) IST
Leg 1: Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
339 km211 miles
Journey time
3h 22mestimate
Time difference
+1hIstanbul vs Limnos
Currency in Istanbul
TRY
Airports
LXS → IST, SAW

Flights from Limnos to Istanbul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Limnos to Istanbul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Thessaloniki and Rhodes. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Limnos to Istanbul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 339 km.
Where do you change planes between Limnos and Istanbul?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG) and Rhodes (RHO). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Limnos and Istanbul?
Limnos: Limnos Airport (LXS). Istanbul: İstanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
What is the time difference between Limnos and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Limnos.

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