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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Lesbos is to fly which costs €110 - €280 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Lesbos is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €160 - €460.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Lesbos?

No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Lesbos. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Mytilene via Mykonos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

How far is it from Crete to Lesbos?

The distance between Crete and Lesbos is 464 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Lesbos without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 17h 27m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Crete to Lesbos, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lesbos?

There are 520+ hotels available in Lesbos.

Crete to Lesbos - 6 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Lesbos by plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, or bus

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

Fly Sitia Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane JSH - MJT
4h 34m
€167–458
Fly Chania International Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
cheapest
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane CHQ - MJT
5h 29m
€108–414
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Mykonoscarferry
2. Take the ferry from Mykonos to Mytileneferry Bsf
17h 27m
€202–441
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Ayvalıkbus
4. Take the ferry from Dikili to Mytileneferry
32h 28m
€184–333
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT)plane HER - MJT
4h 56m
€116–276
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Chios Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Chios Airport (JKH)plane HER - JKH
2. Take the ferry from Chios to Mytileneferry
8h 38m
€147–310

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) flights

6Weekly Planes

5h 27mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 463.6 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Lesbos, Greece?

Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) 6 times a week.

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How to get fromCrete to Lesbosby plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, or bus

There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Lesbos by plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, or bus

Fly Sitia Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis

Fly Chania International Airport to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis

Car ferry, ferry

Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis

Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Chios Airport, ferry