Agios Efstratios · Getting there
Ai Stratis is the most isolated island of the North Aegean: about 18 nautical miles from Lemnos, 38 from Skyros and 42 from Lesbos. It has no airport, only a small helipad for emergencies, so everyone arrives by sea at the one harbour, in the village. There are two ways in: the small ferry that runs between the island and Myrina on Lemnos, and the ferry on the long route from Lavrio, near Athens, which calls here on its way to Lemnos. Strong winds can stop the boats, so leave a spare day before a flight home.
By plane
The nearest airport is on Lemnos. Flights from Athens take about 55 minutes. Check the boat times before you book: the small ferry leaves Myrina in the early afternoon, so a late flight means a night on Lemnos.
Lemnos, the next island to the north-east
Domestic flights from Athens all year, about 55 minutes.
Into town: Take a taxi or hire car to the harbour of Myrina, the island's capital, then the small ferry to Agios Efstratios, about 2½ hours.
Spata, east of Athens
Flights from all over Europe and beyond, all year.
Into town: Take a taxi or bus to the port of Lavrio on the coast south-east of the city for the ferry, or a connecting flight to Lemnos.
By ferry
The ferry from Lavrio, near Athens, calls at Agios Efstratios on its way to Lemnos, three times a week in winter and four in summer. Day to day, the island's lifeline is the small ship Aiolis, which runs between Agios Efstratios and Myrina on Lemnos.
Lavrio Agios Efstratios
The route continues to Myrina on Lemnos, about 117 nautical miles in all. Check the season's timetable before you plan around it.
Myrina (Lemnos) Agios Efstratios
The small ship Aiolis. In winter 2025/26 it left Agios Efstratios on weekdays at 06:00 and Myrina at 14:00, arriving at 16:30.
Island hopping
Agios Efstratios Myrina (Lemnos)
The early boat reaches Lemnos at 08:30, with time for a day in Myrina before the boat back at 14:00.
Myrina (Lemnos) Kavala
The ferry from Lemnos to Kavala on the mainland is the way in from northern Greece.
When you land
One harbour, one village
Every boat docks at the village quay, and every room on the island is a short walk away. Tell your hosts which boat you are on.
Beyond the village, dirt tracks
The roads to the beaches are dirt tracks. Drive them slowly, or in a 4×4, walk, or ask the fishermen on the quay about a caique to the beaches with no road. The trails across the island are not waymarked.
Bring what you need
The village is small and has no fish shop, so buy anything special on Lemnos. The beaches have nothing on them, so carry water, food and shade.
Health and the port
The island has a rural health clinic (22540 93222) and a helipad for emergencies. The port authority (22540 93393) knows whether the boats are running.
Times and frequencies are typical for the summer season and change every year. Check the current timetable before you book.
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