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Port of Leros

GRLRS🇬🇷Greece

Port Location

About Port of Leros

Also known as: Leros Ferry Port, Leros Harbour

Leros is a port in Greece, located in the Aegean Sea. It serves as a general cargo and passenger hub for the island. The port accommodates various vessel types and has facilities for drydocking.

Background
Leros, also called Lero, is a Greek island and municipality in the Dodecanese in the southern Aegean Sea. It lies 317 kilometres from Athens's port of Piraeus, from which it can be reached by a nine-hour ferry ride or by a 45-minute flight from Athens. It is about 32 kilometres from Turkey. Leros is part of the Kalymnos regional unit. It has a population of 7,992 (2021).

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
43280 →
GeoNames ID
9847680 →
Wikidata
Q426893 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.leros.gr →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GRLRS
Country
🇬🇷Greece
Time Zone
UTC+2
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
East Mediterranean
Sub-area
Aegean Sea
Latitude
37.1288°
Longitude
26.8504°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Leros?+
The approach to Leros is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Kalólimnos Lighthouse at 13 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Turgutreis East Breakwater (20.9 NM ESE), Tekağaç Burnu (22 NM NE), Hüseyin Burnu (22.1 NM ESE), Adası (24.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Leros?+
The Port of Leros is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Leros?+
You can track vessels near Leros (GRLRS) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GRLRS on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Leros?+
The Port of Leros operates in the UTC+2 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.