Update (June 21, 2026): According to the final schedule published by Limni Express, the inaugural sailing will take place on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Ferries will operate on Thursdays and Sundays (departing Kepez at 09:30, returning from Lemnos at 17:00).
The newest direct maritime connection between Turkey and the Greek islands officially launches on July 2, 2026. Operating between Çanakkale's Kepez Port and Myrina Port on the island of Lemnos, this route marks the first direct ferry link between Turkey and Lemnos.
- Kepez departure: 09:30 — Myrina arrival: ~12:00
- Myrina departure: 17:00 — Kepez arrival: ~19:30
- Journey time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- One-way: 75 € / passenger • Round-trip: 150 € / passenger
- Frequency: 3 reciprocal sailings per week (daily if demand is high)
- Vessel: Turkish-flagged catamaran (~350-450 passengers, ~70 vehicles)
Lemnos is among the 12 Greek islands offering a visa-on-arrival program for Turkish citizens (85 €, valid 1-7 days, exclusively for Lemnos). Tickets will be available through Çanakkale travel agencies under the coordination of the ÇTSO/TÜRSAB Regional Directorate, as well as via the Greek operator's online booking system. The operator's commercial name will be officially announced at the start of the season.