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Ferry from Ayvalik to Lesbos (Mytilene)
The ferry from Ayvalik to Lesbos takes roughly 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the vessel. Lesbos is Greece's third-largest island, famous for its olive groves, ouzo, stone villages and a shared culture with Ayvalik across the strait. Crossings arrive at Mytilene port.
Ayvalik Lesbos Crossing Details
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | Approx. 1 – 1.5 hours (depending on vessel) |
| Departure port | Ayvalik Port |
| Arrival port | Mytilene Port (Lesbos) |
| Season | Regular sailings in summer; fewer departures in winter |
Good to Know
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the travel date is required.
- Lesbos is part of the Greek visa-on-arrival programme for Turkish citizens; contact us for documents and deadlines.
- Check in at the port 1 hour before departure and be on board 15 minutes before sailing.
- Sailings may be cancelled due to weather; cancelled trips are refunded.
- Children and infants need their own ticket.
About Lesbos
- Mytilene Castle: the historic fortress overlooking the port town.
- Molyvos (Mithymna): the island's most picturesque stone village.
- Petrified Forest of Sigri: fossilised trees in a UNESCO Global Geopark.
- Plomari: seaside town famous for ouzo.
