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How to Travel from

Istanbul to Lesbos

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$891.70

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Balıkesir
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.12–$203.82

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Istanbul to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$343.94

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Yenikapi to Gebze
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.06

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:
+90 850 252 88 00
Website:
metro.istanbul/
Train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepe
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.48

Bus operators

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Edremit
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11

Pamukkale

Phone:
0 850 333 35 35
Website:
pamukkale.com.tr
Bus from Bursa to Ayvalık
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from Edremit to Ayvalık
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.92
Bus from Burhaniye to Ayvalık
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$21.66
Bus from Edremit to Ayvalık
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Bus from Gebze to Bursa
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01
Bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalik
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66

Other operators

Makri Travel

Phone:
+30 694 415 6070
Website:
makritravel.com/tr/
Other from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.29

Uğur Jale

Phone:
+90 266 331 49 49
Website:
ayvalikmidillibilet.com/
Other from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lesbos?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Lesbos is to bus and ferry which costs $54.35 - $65.22 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lesbos?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Lesbos is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 4m and costs $81.52 - $108.70 .

How far is it from Istanbul to Lesbos?

The distance between Istanbul and Lesbos is 528 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Lesbos without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Lesbos without a car is to bus and ferry via Bursa which takes 10h 55m and costs $70.65 - $92.39 .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Lesbos?

It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Istanbul to Lesbos, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lesbos?

Lesbos is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 11:13 in Istanbul and 10:13 in Lesbos.

Where can I stay near Lesbos?

There are 414+ hotels available in Lesbos. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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