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

The cheapest way to get from Lesbos to Istanbul is to ferry and bus which costs 2.700 ₺ - 3.200 ₺ and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lesbos to Istanbul is to fly and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs 5.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

How far is it from Lesbos to Istanbul?

The distance between Lesbos and Istanbul is 432 km.

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

The best way to get from Lesbos to Istanbul without a car is to ferry and bus via Bandırma which takes 9h 52m and costs 4.600 ₺ - 4.900 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Lesbos to Istanbul, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lesbos and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 1h ahead of Lesbos. It is currently 10:12 AM in Lesbos and 11:12 AM in Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4551+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Lesbos to Istanbul - 8 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Lesbos to Istanbul by ferry, bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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

Ferry, bus via Bandırma
best
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
2. Take the bus from Burhaniye to Bandırma İDO104
3. Take the ferry from Bandırma to Yenikapı
9h 52m
₺4,613–4,880
Ferry, bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
2. Take the bus from Ayvalik to Istanbul Otogar
12h 25m
₺2,711–3,132
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikili
2. Take the bus from Dikili to İstanbul Esenler
11h 42m
₺2,896–4,867
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Bostanlı Vapur İskelesi
3. Drive from Bostanlı Vapur İskelesi to Istanbul
7h 37m
₺6,838–8,047
Fly Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Istanbul, bus
1. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Istanbul (IST)MJT - IST
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
6h 20m
₺5,924–11,485
Taxi, ferry to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Take the taxi from Lesbos to Mytilene
2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
3. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)ADB - SAW
4. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
6h 49m
Ferry to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
2. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Istanbul (IST)ADB - IST
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogari
7h 23m
₺11,896–16,703
Ferry to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Ayvalik
2. Fly from Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)EDO - SAW
3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesi
6h 11m

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

29Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

₺4,030Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lesbos to Istanbul.

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Distance: 432.5 km
Duration: 9h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Lesbos to Istanbul. However, you can take the taxi to Mytilene, take the ferry to Port of Ayvalik, walk to Ayvalık, take the bus to Burhaniye, take the bus to Bandırma İDO, walk to Bandırma, then take the ferry to Yenikapı. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lesbos to İstanbul Esenler via Lampou Myloi, Mytilene, Mytilene, Dikili, Dikili Liman, Dikili Terminal İçi, and Dikili in around 11h 42m.

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