The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ayvalık to Lesbos
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ayvalık to Lesbos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ayvalık to Lesbos will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Ayvalık for Lesbos on Tue, Jan 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 20 the direct ferries cover the 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jan 20 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Ayvalık to Lesbos Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Jalem Tur | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Ugur Jale | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Turyol | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Turyol | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Jalem Tur | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Live departures
Ayvalık to Lesbos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ayvalık to Lesbos ferries for today, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:00 AM Ayvalık | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Lesbos | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Ayvalık | 1h15 | 12:45 PM Lesbos | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 PM Ayvalık | 1h15 | 5:45 PM Lesbos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ayvalık to Lesbos
Ferries from Ayvalık to Lesbos run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 4 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest ferry covers the 19 nautical miles (36 km) distance in 45m. There are 17 sailings per week. Ferries from Ayvalık to Lesbos are available to foot passengers.



Distance 19 nautical miles (36 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Ferries per day 4 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 17 |
Fastest ferry 45m |
First ferry 08:00 |
Last ferry 21:00 |
Foot passengers Available |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Ayvalık to Lesbos start from as low as $37 (€30) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $39 (€32) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 4 daily trains from Ayvalık to Lesbos with 4 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 45m but the average duration is 1h 19m
Train Operators
- Travel from Ayvalık to Lesbos with Turyol, Ugur Jale, and Jalem Tur
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Turyol.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Port of Ayvalik and arrive in Mytilene
- First train typically departs at 08:00 AM and the last at 09:00 PM
Ferry operators: Turyol, Ugur Jale, Jalem Tur from Ayvalık to LesbosYou can travel by ferry between Ayvalık to Lesbos with Turyol, Ugur Jale, Jalem Tur for as low as $37 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Ugur Jale
Turyol
Jalem Tur
FAQs: Ferry from Ayvalık to Lesbos
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ayvalık to Lesbos by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lesbos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Port of Ayvalik, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Mytilene, located 27.3 miles (44 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Ayvalık to Lesbos
- 08:00-18:00
- Saturday-Sunday: 09:00-17:00
- Free WiFi
- Tik Mustafa'nin Yeri (0.3km)
- Ayvalık Balıkçısı (0.5km)
- Deniz Restaurant (0.7km)
- Main companies are Ayvalik Taxi and Balikesir Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 10, Ayvalık Otogar
- 08:00 - 20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kalnterimi (0.3km)
- To Kastro (0.5km)
- Taverna Vafios (0.7km)
- Main companies are Lesvos Taxi and Mytilene Taxi Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Mytilene Port
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