How to get fromCape Town to Lesbosby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Lesbos by plane or ferry

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Fly to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane CPT - MJT
18h 32m
€455–792
Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane CPT - ADB
2. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
19h 13m
€440–1,196
Fly to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (EDO)plane CPT - EDO
2. Take the ferry from Port of Ayvalik to Mytileneferry
20h 20m
€613–1,781

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

13Weekly Planes

21h 58mAverage Duration

€429Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,215.3 km
Duration: 18h 32m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Lesbos, Greece?

Ethiopian Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) twice daily.

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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)

Places to stay in Mytilene

Blue Sea Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Theofilos Paradise Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Magnolia Residence(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Selana Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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