After the arrival into new cities, people have to face up with a question about transportation. Large towns provide a possibility to come by plane into their domestic airport. But what passengers should do further? If you wish to avoid waiting for a shuttle bus (which does not often come on schedule) you can try transportation offered by taxi service. It is also possible to save some money if you pay attention to the route planning beforehand.
Lemnos International Airport “Hephaestus” lies in 22 kilometers east to Mirna, a beautiful center of Lemnos Island.
The airport building started to work in 1959. In May 2001 it was fully refurbished and expanded the total area.
The airport was named after Hephaestus, the Greek god of fire. The ancient Greek mythology depicts an episode, when the god Hephaestus was dumped from Olympus, and fell onto Lemnos Island. The local inhabitants provided the necessary cure for him. After that, Hephaestus made them acquainted with the blacksmith’s art. He created his workshops on the volcano, existing on the island during those times. It is one of the reasons why the ancient writers called Lemnos the “Island of Hephaestus”.
The domestic flights have a schedule for the entire year. In summer, charter flights also come to/from European cities.
The airport terminal has been in operation since 2001. It offers various services, among which are: a cafeteria, duty-free shops, an information desk, a police station, a parking lot for 300 vehicles, car rental offices and an office of the weather forecast. The airport covers the area of 6500 square meters. The length of its landing strip is 3 016 meters. It is thought to be one of the largest runaways on the Balkans.
Full name:
Codes of the Airport:
Postal address: Limnos Airport “Ifestos, 81400, LIMNOS
Telephone Center: 22540 - 29400
Fax: 22540 - 29411
Telex: 297114
E-mail: kalmsecr@hcaa.gr, kalmtl@otenet.gr
Administrative office:
Tel.: 22540-29401
Hours of work:
Mon: 6.00-11.30, 16.00-18.30, 21.00-22.30.
Tue: 10.30-12.00, 21.00-22.30.
Wed: 10.00-13.30, 16.00-17.30, 21.00-22.30.
Thu: 11.30-15.00, 21.00-22.30.
Fri: 13.00-14.00, 17.00-18.30, 21.00-22.30.
Sat: 6.00-11.00, 12.30-17.00, 19.00-21.00.
Sun: 13.45-14.45, 17.30-18.30, 21.00-22.30.
The airport is well-connected to the neighboring areas by means of taxi service providers. The cost of a taxi drive depends on the destination and time of the day. The bus service does not ensure transportation facilities in the area of the airport.
In the area of arrivals, you can see a taxi service. It provides shuttle facilities during the airport’s hours of work. Remember: you cannot choose the car you like. There is an unspoken queue among the taxi drivers. There is also no possibility to choose services to improve the level of comfort. The taxi service is actually the only means of transportation within the area. Its quality of service leaves much to be desired.
If you wish to have a stress-free start of a trip and avoid all the difficulties with transportation, you should shape a route and request for a transfer in advance. The quality of its service is far more competitive than taxi service. The final cost of a transfer may be even lower due to the absence of hidden fees. In addition, it provides all the necessary amenities absolutely free of charge. The final payment is calculated from the cost of transportation and the class of a vehicle. The customers get to know it right after the booking. The final payment for service is made at the end of a trip in any convenient way. Note that no prepayments are needed.
It is rather easy to book a transfer thanks to our user-friendly interface. There are two search bars at the top of a page. Enter the necessary names (airport or city) there in English. When you start typing, you can see a drop-down box in each of the bars, containing a list of destinations. After that, you should enter the date and the time of a planned trip. Further, you will be offered to choose a class of a vehicle, which is available within the given area. If there are no cars of desired properties in the availability, you can leave a request that will be reviewed within two days. After the procedure, you will be notified via email letter. After the car section, keep on following the instructions. Fill out the number of passengers and luggage. After these steps, you can already see the final cost for a trip. Finally, leave your personal details to and confirm booking through approval of an e-mail from Aktis.Taxi in the incoming letters.
A transfer is a brilliant option, which offers hassle-free transportation from the airport to any spot on the island. We create a relaxing atmosphere and even let our customers save money.
The vehicles, we offer, are always new, clean, equipped with air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Upon necessity, you will be provided with baby seats of three categories for free. You can choose a driver, who speaks your language and he will ensure door-to-door service for your family and you. There is no need to search for a requested vehicle: the driver will meet you with a name tag upon arrival. The final payment is done after you reach the necessary direction. In addition, there will be no other passengers except you and the driver in a car.
We offer you to experience the true meaning of royal comfort. Greece, in its turn, will get you excited with its amazing scenes.
