Ferry from Kavala to Lesbos (Mytilene)

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Kavala to Lesbos with lower-cost ferry tickets. The ferry company offers discounts up to 50% to the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Note: infants and children up to 4 years travel for free.

Cabins & accommodation

Ferries traveling to Lesbos from Kavala normally have many types of cabins. As the trip is a bit long and cabins usually sell out fast, we recommend booking well in advance.

Alternatively, you can book airplane-type numbered seats to travel in comfort.

Luggage

On Blue Star Ferries, passengers can carry hand luggage weighing up to 50 kg free of charge.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Lesbos from Kavala. Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Have a look at our travel tips for your trip from Kavala to Lesbos:

• The port of Kavala is easily accessible as it is located near the city center and about 30 km from the airport.
• If you decide to bring along your car, we suggest you arrive at the port at least 45 min earlier.
• Lesbos has 2 ports: Mytilene and Sigri. Find more information about the ports, routes and holidays in Lesbos on our dedicated page.
• From Lesbos you can visit other neighboring islands such as Lemnos, Samos, Chios, and Ikaria. Check our Map of Ferries, see all the connections from Lesbos and plan a Greek island-hopping trip easily and quickly!

Where to take the ferry from Kavala to Lesbos

You can catch the ferry to Lesbos from the port of Kavala, “Apostolos Pavlos”. The port is located about 1 km from the center of the city so it is easily accessible on foot as well as by car.