Status in October 2026: the Çanakkale–Lemnos ferry ran for the first time in summer 2026 and its last sailing was on 20 September. There are no sailings now, and no 2027 timetable has been published. The details below describe the 2026 season; where sources disagree, we say so.
The route links Kepez port near Çanakkale with Myrina, the main town of Lemnos, in about 2.5 hours. In 2026 it was run by Limni Express with a fast passenger catamaran, no cars, and outward and return sailings on different days, so a visit meant at least one night on the island. EU and UK citizens need no visa for Greece.
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Short answer
As of 11 November 2026, the Çanakkale–Lemnos crossing takes about 150 minutes (operators: Limni Express); an adult foot passenger pays €75 one way. Season: 2026: inaugural trip 21 June; regular season roughly 15 July – 20 September, 3 days a week (sources differ). Documents: a passport, or a national ID card for EU/EEA citizens; Schengen entry rules apply.
Data behind this answer: ferry fares 2026 (CSV) · 2027 timetable tracker · ferry map and route data
- Operator: Limni Express, using the catamaran IMBROS (about 350 passengers).
- Route and time: Kepez port, Çanakkale, to Myrina, about 2.5 hours. Foot passengers only.
- 2026 season: inaugural trip on 21 June; regular sailings from mid-July to 20 September, three days a week each way (per an agency site selling the route).
- Fares (as of October 2026, 2026 season): adult 75 € one way, 110 € return, per the same agency site; port charges may be extra.
- Entry: no visa for EU, EEA, Swiss or UK citizens. UK and other non-EU travellers fall under the EU Entry/Exit System (EES).
- 2027: the operator has talked about spring sailings around the Anzac commemorations, but nothing is published yet.
| Operators | Limni Express (Rota Rehberi Turizm) |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | 150 min |
| Adult fare | €75 |
| Cars | No cars |
| Season and frequency | 2026: inaugural trip 21 June; regular season roughly 15 July – 20 September, 3 days a week (sources differ) |
| Data checked | 11 November 2026 |
| Sources | Neos Kosmos – New ferry link for Lemnos and Çanakkale · Feribotseferleri – Çanakkale–Limni · Feribotseferleri – Kepez–Limni seferleri başladı |
Fares, times and sailing days vary by operator and date; confirm with the operator before you book.
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Forecast for a point midway across the strait from the MET Norway model; for guidance only. Operators and port authorities decide whether a sailing goes ahead, so check with yours when it is windy. Data: MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
The 2026 service
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| 2026 | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Operator | Limni Express | AA, Neos Kosmos |
| Ship | IMBROS, catamaran, about 350 passengers | Proto Thema, Neos Kosmos |
| From | Kepez port, Çanakkale | AA, feribotseferleri.com.tr |
| To | Myrina port, Lemnos | Neos Kosmos |
| Crossing | About 2.5 hours | Proto Thema, Neos Kosmos |
| Cars | None | Proto Thema, Neos Kosmos |
The operator’s company name differs between sources (Neos Kosmos gives Rota Rehberi Turizm, the agency site Hello Turizm). Check who you are paying before you hand over money.
2026 sailing days
The agency site feribotseferleri.com.tr published this timetable on 27 June 2026 and kept it for the rest of the season:
| Direction | Days | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kepez → Myrina | Monday, Thursday, Saturday | 10:00 | about 12:30 |
| Myrina → Kepez | Wednesday, Friday, Sunday | 16:00 | about 18:30 |
According to the same site, the last outward sailing was on Saturday 19 September and the last return on Sunday 20 September. The shortest stay on Lemnos was one night (Thursday to Friday, or Saturday to Sunday).
How the season unfolded
The plan changed several times. In May 2026 To Vima expected a start on 13 June, and a launch event reported by Ekonomi Gazetesi gave 14 June. The inaugural trip on 21 June carried about 50 journalists, officials and travel agents to Myrina, where the mayor of Lemnos welcomed them (AA, Proto Thema). Neos Kosmos then reported twice-weekly sailings on Thursdays and Sundays from 2 July, which we could not confirm took place. On 27 June the agency site announced the three-day pattern above, from mid-July to 20 September.
The site also reported that outward sailings were cancelled from 28 July to 3 August because of wind and sea conditions. Even the start date is inconsistent on that site: one part says the first commercial trip ran on 15 July (a Wednesday, not a published sailing day), the route table says 17 July.
Fares
As of October 2026, the 2026 fares on feribotseferleri.com.tr were:
| Passenger | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 75 € | 110 € |
| Child | 55 € | 80 € |
| Infant | 15 € | 20 € |
Points to watch:
- Age bands are given differently on the same page (children 3–6, 6–12 or 3–5.99). Ask when you book.
- Port charges: one section says port taxes are included, another adds a passenger port fee of about 300 TL to the ticket. We could not settle this.
- Older figures: the May 2026 launch announced 90 € one way and 150 € return; Neos Kosmos and To Vima later reported about 75 €.
- Turkish exit fee: since 1 January 2026 Turkish citizens pay 1,250 TL each time they leave the country. The agency adds it per person; check whether it is charged to you on a foreign passport.
2027 fares are not known. Use our trip cost calculator to budget once they are.
At Kepez port
Where: Kepez port is about 5 km from Çanakkale town centre, according to the agency site. Arrange a taxi or transfer, particularly if you are coming from a Gallipoli tour.
When to arrive: the agency site recommends being at Kepez at least 90 minutes before the 10:00 departure. AA reported that passengers on the first trip arrived at 09:30 for passport formalities.
The sequence: ticket check, then Turkish exit passport control and customs. On arrival in Myrina you pass Greek passport control, which is your Schengen entry.
Weather: northerly winds in the North Aegean can stop sailings, as the week of cancellations in 2026 showed. Leave a spare day before any onward flight.
Passports, visas and EES
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can enter Greece with a passport or national ID card and are not registered in EES. For Turkey, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs accepts ID cards from Germans, Dutch, Belgians and Swiss, among others; Austrians, Scandinavians and UK citizens need a passport.
UK citizens can visit Greece without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180. GOV.UK says the passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen area.
Australians: Smartraveller says Australians can enter Greece without a visa in some cases and refers to an allowed 90-day stay; it advises checking current requirements with a Greek embassy. Check your own government’s advice if you hold another passport.
EES: the European Commission says the Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026. It records non-EU short-stay visitors with passport data, fingerprints and a facial image, replacing passport stamps, at no cost. GOV.UK says Greek authorities have indicated they will not collect fingerprints and photos from UK travellers; follow the officers’ instructions. Children aged 11 or younger are not fingerprinted.
Back into Turkey: the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists visa-free stays of up to 90 days for ordinary passport holders from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Ireland, among others. GOV.UK asks British visitors to have a passport valid for at least 150 days after arriving in Turkey. If you entered Turkey on a single-entry e-Visa, it is used up when you leave.
Turkish citizens: Lemnos is one of the 12 islands in the 7-day gate visa scheme, extended until April 2027. In April 2026 To Vima wrote that it was not yet working on Lemnos, and we could not find an official source confirming that it was issued in Myrina in 2026. Our Turkish gate visa guide has the details.
Gallipoli and Lemnos: the Anzac link
For many Australian, New Zealand and British visitors, this route matters because of 1915. According to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), Lemnos was occupied on 23 February 1915 to prepare for the Gallipoli landings, and Mudros became a large Allied camp, with Canadian and Australian hospitals around the bay. The Armistice of Mudros between the Ottoman Empire and the Allies was signed there on 30 October 1918.
The CWGC looks after two cemeteries on the island:
| Cemetery | Location | Burials per CWGC |
|---|---|---|
| East Mudros Military Cemetery | About 1 km north-east of Moudros village | 885 Commonwealth burials of the First World War (86 unidentified), plus 32 of other nationalities |
| Portianos Military Cemetery | West side of Mudros Bay, at the edge of Portianos | About 350 Commonwealth burials (the page gives both 346 and 347) |
New Zealand’s official history site, NZHistory, says 47 members of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force are buried at East Mudros, most of whom died after being wounded or falling ill at Gallipoli. Neos Kosmos framed the ferry as a boost for Gallipoli commemorative travel, linked to the Lemnos Remembrance Trail.
2027: AA reported in June 2026 that the operator plans sailings around the 2027 Anzac commemorations, running from the Ramadan holiday in March to the Kurban Bayramı holiday, and is working on Çanakkale–Lemnos packages with tour operators in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. That is a plan, not a timetable. We will add confirmed dates to our ferry season calendar and ferry timetables 2027.
Going the other way: Lemnos to Çanakkale
If you are on Lemnos, the 2026 pattern worked in reverse: Myrina at 16:00 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, arriving at Kepez around 18:30, with boats back on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:00. That meant at least one night in Çanakkale and, with a day at Gallipoli, usually two. Greece is one hour behind Turkey from late October to late March, so a spring 2027 sailing would need you to check which local time is printed.
Lemnos in brief
Lemnos is a large island where the sights are spread out, so a hire car or taxi is the practical way around; you cannot bring your own vehicle on this route. Our Turkish Lemnos guide has more detail and sources.
- Myrina: the castle on its rocky headland above the town is known for the deer that roam inside; Greeka describes a walk of about 20 minutes up. The Archaeological Museum holds finds from Poliochni, Hephaistia and the Kabeirion.
- Poliochni: a prehistoric settlement on the east coast, reopened in December 2025 after restoration work, according to Greek Reporter.
- Hephaistia and the Kabeirion: an ancient city named after Hephaestus, and nearby a sanctuary that Greece’s culture ministry describes as an important mystery-cult centre in use from the 8th century BC.
- Sand dunes: Visit Greece says the Ammothines dunes near Gomati are free to visit and about 45 minutes by car from Myrina.
- Wine: Wines of Greece says the PDO Limnos zone was defined in 1982, with Muscat of Alexandria for whites and the local Limnio grape for reds.
Car hire: Lemnos
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Hotels and rooms on Lemnos
See which hotels, guesthouses and apartments on the island are free for your dates, with a map view, on Booking.com. On small islands rooms run out early in high summer.
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FAQ
Is the Çanakkale to Lemnos ferry running now?
No. The 2026 season ended on 20 September, and no 2027 timetable had been published by mid-October 2026.
How long is the crossing?
About 2.5 hours. In 2026 the catamaran left Kepez at 10:00 and reached Myrina around 12:30.
Can I do Lemnos as a day trip from Çanakkale?
Not with the 2026 timetable. Outward sailings were on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, returns on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Do I need a visa?
Not as an EU, EEA, Swiss or UK citizen. Other nationalities should check the Schengen rules and their government’s travel advice.
Can I take a car?
No. In 2026 the route carried foot passengers only.
Can I visit the Anzac cemeteries on Lemnos?
Yes. East Mudros and Portianos are maintained by the CWGC, around Mudros Bay on the other side of the island from Myrina.
Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.
See all our routes for other crossings from the Turkish coast.
Sources
- Milliyet / AA – Çanakkale–Lemnos sailings begin (21 Jun 2026, Turkish) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ekonomi Gazetesi – Çanakkale–Lemnos sailings to start on 14 June (21 May 2026, Turkish) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Proto Thema – First sailing Lemnos–Çanakkale (21 Jun 2026, Greek) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Neos Kosmos – New ferry link for Lemnos and Çanakkale (26 Jun 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- To Vima – New ferry service to connect Lemnos with Turkey (5 May 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- To Vima – Visa express scheme extended to 2027 (23 Apr 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri.com.tr – Çanakkale–Lemnos route page (Turkish) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri.com.tr – Sailing days changed (27 Jun 2026, Turkish) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri.com.tr – First commercial sailing (Jul 2026, Turkish) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri.com.tr – Weather cancellations (Jul 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Medyascope – Exit fee rises to 1,250 TL (31 Dec 2025, Turkish) (accessed Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK – Greece entry requirements (accessed Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK – Turkey entry requirements (accessed Oct 2026)
- Smartraveller – Greece (accessed Oct 2026)
- European Commission – Entry/Exit System (accessed Oct 2026)
- Republic of Türkiye MFA – Visa information for foreigners (accessed Oct 2026)
- Republic of Türkiye MFA – Countries whose citizens can enter with national ID cards (accessed Oct 2026)
- CWGC – East Mudros Military Cemetery (accessed Oct 2026)
- CWGC – Portianos Military Cemetery (accessed Oct 2026)
- NZHistory – East Mudros Military Cemetery (accessed Oct 2026)
- Greeka – Myrina Castle (accessed Oct 2026)
- Lemnos Geomonuments – Archaeological Museum of Lemnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Greek Reporter – Poliochni reopens (2 Dec 2025) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Lemnos Geomonuments – Hephaistia (accessed Oct 2026)
- Hellenic Ministry of Culture, All of Greece One Culture – Kabeirion (accessed Oct 2026)
- Visit Greece – The sand dunes of Lemnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Wines of Greece – PDO Lemnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- timeanddate.com – Clock changes in Athens 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
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