How to get fromInstabul to Lesbosby ferry, bus, car, plane, train or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Instabul to Lesbos by ferry, bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Yenikapı to Bandırmaferry
2. Take the bus from Bandırma İDO to Gömeçbus 104
3. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
10h 59m
€80–91
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogar to Ayvalikbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
12h 23m
€53–72
Bus, ferry via Dikili
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Dikili bus stationbus FlixBus KK3402
2. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry
12h 6m
€59–101
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Instabul to Bostanlı Vapur İskelesicar
2. Take the ferry from Bostanlı Vapur İskelesi to Alsancak Limanıferry
3. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
8h 30m
€141–165
Fly Istanbul to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane IST - MJT
8h 5m
€113–253
Bus, ferry via Burhaniye
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Burhaniyebus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
13h 22m
€57–82
Metro to Istanbul, fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane IST - ADB
3. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
4. Take the taxi from Mytilene to Lesbostaxi
7h 41m
Metro, Metro to Istanbul, fly to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain
2. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain
3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane IST - EDO
4. Take the bus from Burhaniye to Ayvalıkbus
5. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
6. Take the taxi from Mytilene to Lesbostaxi
7h 20m
Metro, Metro to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, fly to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, bus, ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain
2. Take the train from Ayrılık Çeşmesi to Sabiha Gokcen Airporttrain
3. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane SAW - EDO
4. Take the bus from Burhaniye to Ayvalıkbus
5. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
6. Take the taxi from Mytilene to Lesbostaxi
7h 34m

Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

27Weekly Planes

5h 40mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.8 km
Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Instabul, Turkey and Lesbos, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and two other airlines fly from Istanbul (IST) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) 4 times a day.

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Mytilene, Greece(opens in a new window)

Mytilene is the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos, and its port. It is also the capital and administrative center of the North Aegean Region, and hosts the headquarters of the University of the Aegean. It was founded in the 11th century BC. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Mytilene

Castle of Mytilene(Opens in a new window)

The Castle of Mytilene, also Fortress of Mytilene, is located in Mytilene on the Greek island of Lesbos, North Aegean. It is maintained in good condition and is one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean covering an area of 60 acres. The first castle on the site may have been erected during the time of Justinian I (ruled 527–565). The 6th-century castle may have been built on top of an already existent fortress. In the late Middle ages, the castle was the residence of Francesco I Gattilusio and his successors, especially the tower known today as the Queen's Tower. There is also strong evidence that the original acropolis on the site may have included a sanctuary to Demeter, Kore and Cybele.

Fikiotripa(Opens in a new window)

The Fikiotripa is a lighthouse built at the outer edge of the location of ancient Mytilene.

Archaeological Museum of Mytilene(Opens in a new window)

The Archaeological Museum of Mytilene is a museum in Lesbos in Greece. Initially the Museum was housed in a building erected by the American Classic Studies School in 1935. Due to geological problems, the stability of the building was damaged and, in 1965, the museum's collection was partly moved to the Bournazos family mansion, originally built in 1912, which was acquired by the Ministry of Culture in the same year. However, this building had to be renovated as well, and it wasn't until 1991 that the Museum took its present form and was officially inaugurated.

Places to stay in Mytilene

Blue Sea Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Theofilos Paradise Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Magnolia Residence(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Selana Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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