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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lesbos is to ferry which costs €65 - €100 and takes 13h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lesbos is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs €75 - €140.

How far is it from Athens to Lesbos?

The distance between Athens and Lesbos is 330 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Lesbos without a car is to ferry which takes 13h 22m and costs €65 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Athens to Lesbos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lesbos?

There are 421+ hotels available in Lesbos.

Athens to Lesbos - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Athens to Lesbos by plane, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)ATH - MJT
3h 31m
€78–134
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to MytileneHsw
13h 22m
€67–99
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port of Ayvalik
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytilene
14h 19m
€231–322

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

51Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Lesbos.

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Distance: 330.3 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lesbos, Greece?

Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Hellenic Seaways operates a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Mytilene 3 times a week. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 12h 45m. Blue Star Ferries also services this route twice a week.

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