Updated: January 19, 2026
Greece Europe

Limnos Island Airport (LXS)

Limnos Island Limnos Airport averages 3 flights per day to 4 destinations, with 4 domestic and zero international routes. A total of 2 airlines operate at LXS, led by Aegean Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 1 country across one continent, with mostly domestic flights. The longest nonstop route from Limnos Island connects to Ikaria Island, with a typical flight time of 55 mins.

IATA
LXS
ICAO
LGLM
Elevation
14 ft (4 m) MSL
Local Time
Europe/Athens (UTC+02:00)
Destinations
4 (4 domestic · 0 international)
Flights per day
3 (3 domestic · 0 international)
Busiest Route
Athens (1/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Ikaria Island 55 mins
Shortest Flight
Mytilene 45 mins
Top Airline
Aegean Airlines (3 routes)
Top Country
Greece (3 flights/day)
Longest Runway
9,892 ft / 3,015 m

Weather in Limnos Island

4 Destinations from Limnos Island Airport (LXS)

This week, 4 active routes depart from Limnos Island Airport. The busiest route connects Limnos Island with Athens and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Ikaria Island, and the shortest flight is to Mytilene.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
1 Athens LXS → ATH
45 mins
 Aegean Airlines, Sky Express2
3/week Ikaria Island LXS → JIK
55 mins
 Aegean Airlines1
3/week Thessaloniki LXS → SKG
55 mins
 Aegean Airlines1
2/week Mytilene LXS → MJT
45 mins
 Sky Express1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Limnos Island Airport is served by 2 airlines, with Aegean Airlines in the lead at 60% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. A total of 0 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Aegean Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Ikaria Island with a flight time of 55 mins.

  • Aegean Airlines3 routes
  • Sky Express2 routes

Limnos Island Airport provides direct service to 1 countries across one continents. The route network is 100% domestic.

  • Greece3/day

Global Rankings of Limnos Island Airport (LXS)

This snapshot shows how Limnos Island Airport (LXS) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Limnos Island Airport (LXS)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
04R 9,892 ft · 3,015 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
22L 9,892 ft · 3,015 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

25 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 9,892 ft / 3,015 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Limnos Island Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing YAL-1 9,902 ft · 3,018 m 7,546 ft · 2,300 m
Aero Spacelines Super Guppy 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,998 ft · 2,133 m
Douglas DC-8 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,499 ft · 1,981 m
Boeing 707 10,000 ft · 3,048 m 6,201 ft · 1,890 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-73 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-72 10,007 ft · 3,050 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m