How to travel from Thessaloniki to Lesbos, Greece

The distance between Thessaloniki and Lesbos is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Thessaloniki to Lesbos by plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LesbosThessaloniki if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Mytilini (MJT).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Mytilene.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Kilitbahir then take a ferry to Çanakkale Iskele then drive to Ayvalık then take a ferry to Mytilene.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thessaloniki and Lesbos

There are several options for getting from Thessaloniki to Lesbos by plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Thessaloniki and Lesbos is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308km (191 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Thessaloniki and Lesbos by plane.

The quickest way to get from Thessaloniki to Lesbos is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Thessaloniki and Lesbos is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Thessaloniki and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thessaloniki and Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Thessaloniki and Lesbos. The ferry typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Thessaloniki and Lesbos. Ferries run once a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Thessaloniki and Lesbos. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and arrive at Mytilini (MJT). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Thessaloniki and Lesbos with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Sky Express and Olympic Air fly between Thessaloniki and Lesbos. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and and arrive into Mytilini (MJT). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Thessaloniki to Lesbos typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Thessaloniki (SKG) and and arrive into Mytilini (MJT).

The closest major airport to Lesbos is Mytilene International Airport (MJT) (MJT) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Lesbos. Chios Airport (JKH) (JKH) and Lemnos International Airport (LXS) (LXS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Thessaloniki to Lesbos. We recommend that you fly from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Mytilini (MJT). instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thessaloniki to Lesbos is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Thessaloniki to Lesbos

Compare travel optionsbetween Thessaloniki and Lesbos

Transport options from Thessaloniki to Lesbos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 30m
€120($120)
every 30 mins400km (249 miles)
Plane and Ferry5h 10m
€120($120)
once daily511km (317 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
10h 30m
€90($90)
once a week380km (236 miles)
Bus and Ferry13h 55m
€63($63)
3 times a week714km (444 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 30m
€120($120)
3 times a week701km (435 miles)

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Airports near Lesbos

The following major airports near Lesbos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

MJT
Mytilene International Airport (MJT)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Lesbos
JKH
Chios Airport (JKH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Lesbos
LXS
Lemnos International Airport (LXS)
International Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Lesbos