Ferries from
Lesbos to Turkey
Ferries from
Lesbos to Turkey
Ferries from Lesbos to Turkey are available with 2 operators. There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Mytilene to Ayvalik and Mytilene to Dikili are popular ferry trips from Lesbos to Turkey. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Lesbos to Turkey sail approximately 15 times per week and are operated by Turyol & Ido.
Lesbos to Turkey ferry sail durations can take between 45 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from Lesbos to Turkey takes around 45 minutes on the Mytilene to Ayvalik ferry with Turyol.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from Lesbos to Turkey with Turyol.
The distance between Lesbos and Turkey is 17 miles (27km) and 15 nautical miles.
Lesbos to Turkey ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Mytilene to Ayvalik ferry ferry sails approximately 11 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Mytilene to Dikili ferry ferries sail about 5 times weekly with a sailing time of 45 minutes.
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Lesbos is the third largest Greek island located in the north-eastern Aegean Sea, boasting one of the sunniest climates in the country. Its landscape is both diverse and beautiful, compacted with unspoilt beaches, fossilised forests and archaeological monuments. However, the most attractive feature of Lesbos is the absence of mass tourism, unlike some other Greek islands, making it one of the country’s more peaceful holiday destinations. Given the tranquillity, a trip to Lesbos gives visitors a chance to gain a true Greek experience by enjoying the authentic cuisine and relaxing on the long stretches of untouched coastline. As the Aegean Sea is home to a large number of islands, there are plenty of ferry routes from Lesbos on offer. From the port town of Mytilini on the southeast coast, you can sail to numerous islands and the Greek mainland.
Turkey is a country bordering both Southeast Europe and Western Asia, with coastlines facing the Black Sea to the north, Mediterranean to the south and the Aegean to the west. Given its location between the two continents, Turkey has long been admired for its diverse cultural heritage, helping it become one of the most visited countries in the world. Examples of the country’s exciting history are commonplace, most notably in the majestic mosques of Istanbul and the captivating ruins of Ephesus. Its natural scenery varies enormously, too, from sandy beaches on the west coast to massive mountains in the east, offering a wide range of outdoor activities if you want to escape the bustling bazaars in the cities. Turkey has a number of ports along its coast and, due to the amount of islands in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, it offers numerous ferry crossings to a wide range of international destinations, as well as domestic routes from Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara.