Four Days Without a Ferry to Piraeus
Dodecanese MP Manos Konsolas has submitted a parliamentary intervention to Greece’s Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, calling for stronger and higher-quality ferry connections between Leros and Piraeus.
Konsolas highlights a major gap in the current schedule from Wednesday through Saturday, during which Leros has no direct ferry service to Piraeus.
According to the MP, the four-day gap causes significant difficulties for residents and visitors, while also disrupting the island’s regular supply chain at a time when demand increases considerably during the summer tourist season.
The absence of sailings also affects visitor bookings, he noted, while alternative travel options remain limited because airline tickets are often difficult to secure due to high seasonal demand.
Konsolas is requesting the addition of at least one ferry sailing between Wednesday and Saturday to close the existing gap and improve Leros’ connection with mainland Greece.
He has also raised the need for a qualitative upgrade of the route through the introduction of a high-speed ferry, particularly during the tourist season. Such a service, he argues, would substantially reduce travel time and help increase visitor numbers to the island.
According to the parliamentary intervention, the proposal reflects the position of the local Chamber and other Leros organisations and has already been publicly expressed as a demand of the island’s community.
