The Greek island across the water is one ferry away
From Ayvalık to Lesvos, Çeşme to Chios and Bodrum to Kos — routes, border tips and places to stay for crossing from the Turkish coast to the Greek islands.
Photo: Etienne Dayer / Unsplash
Seven crossings, one map
Hover over a route to see its line on the map, how long the crossing takes and when it runs.
The classic crossing from the olive coast to Lesvos.
- Crossing
- 45 – 75 min
- Season
- All year, busiest June–September
A short summer hop from Dikili to Mytilene.
- Crossing
- 30 – 40 min
- Season
- Late April–September (2026)
Mastic villages and windmills, minutes from Çeşme.
- Crossing
- 20 min – 1 h
- Season
- All year, daily in summer
Green, mountainous Samos across the Mycale strait.
- Crossing
- 30 min – 1 h 30
- Season
- Daily Apr–Oct, few in winter
From Bodrum Castle to Kos town in half an hour.
- Crossing
- 20 – 45 min
- Season
- Daily Apr–Oct, fewer in winter
A walled medieval old town, an hour from Marmaris.
- Crossing
- 50 – 60 min
- Season
- All year
The shortest crossing: Greece is in sight from the harbour.
- Crossing
- 10 – 30 min
- Season
- Near-daily Jun–Oct, about weekly in winter
Sailings change every season — always confirm with the operator before you travel. Times and seasons last checked: 14 October 2026.
Routes
For each crossing: the ferry, what happens at the port, what to do on the island and where to stay.
Which passport rules apply?
Crossing from Turkey into Greece means leaving one country and entering the Schengen area. What you need depends on your passport — check before you book.
Read the border guide