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İDO’s sea bus to Lesvos leaves from Dikili port (Dikili Limanı) on the town’s waterfront, about 120 km north of İzmir. The harbour also handles commercial shipping; from a hotel in the centre it is a walk or a short taxi ride.
Short answer
- Terminal: Dikili port (Dikili Limanı); İDO’s ticket counter is at the port.
- Location: On the town-centre waterfront, right next to Atatürk Meydanı.
- Distance to the centre: By our calculation from OpenStreetMap data, about 120 m (2 minutes) from Atatürk Meydanı; about 1.2 km (15 minutes) on foot from the Dikili town hall and about 1.7 km (20–25 minutes) from Dikili bus station.
- Getting there: On foot from the centre; by taxi from the bus station. OpenStreetMap shows two taxi ranks within a few hundred metres of the port.
- Operators (2026): İDO only (seasonal fast ferry).
- Routes from here: Dikili → Lesvos
- Check-in: İDO’s travel rules ask Dikili–Lesvos passengers to be at the sales office at least 1.5 hours before departure.
- Parking: We could not confirm from an official source whether Dikili port has dedicated ferry parking, what it costs or how long you can leave a car.
The ports on the map
- Ferry terminal
- PParking
- Bus stop
- TTaxi
Map drawn from OpenStreetMap data (October 2026). Terminals and customs points are placed where OSM tags them; your ticket has the binding meeting point and time. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Getting to the port
- On foot: From central hotels you can usually walk to the harbour.
- Bus: Several companies run buses between İzmir and Dikili, the fastest taking about 1 hour 35 minutes per a ticket site. Stops include Dikili, Dikili Yolayrımı (the junction), Çandarlı and Dikiliçatı, so check your drop-off point.
- From the airport: İzmir Adnan Menderes is the nearest major airport, but there is no Havaş bus to Dikili. As of October 2026 the airport’s taxi price list (dated May 2026) gives 8,400 TL; otherwise take a bus via İzmir bus station. See Izmir Airport transfers.
- By car: A hire car works well for Dikili and Pergamon, but you cannot take it on the sea bus, which carries foot passengers only.
Parking
We could not confirm from an official source whether Dikili port has dedicated ferry parking, what it costs or how long you can leave a car. Ask İDO or your hotel before you travel.
Check-in and passport control
İDO’s travel rules ask Dikili–Lesvos passengers to be at the sales office at least 1.5 hours before departure. From there you pass Turkish exit passport control, and tickets are checked at the gangway. İDO requires a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date and refuses passports issued more than 10 years ago.
Facilities
İDO has a ticket desk at the port where booked passengers collect their tickets. We could not verify other facilities.
Ferries from this port
| Route | Operators | Season | Crossing | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dikili → Lesvos | İDO | 22 April – end of September 2026 (some October dates on sale, last listed on Obilet 30 October); no winter service | 30–40 min | Dikili → Lesvos |
Good to know
- This is a seasonal route: İDO’s 2026 plan ran from 22 April to the end of September, with some October dates on sale. Check İDO directly before planning a late-season crossing.
- Travel light: İDO allows one suitcase or one hand bag per passenger, and pets are not accepted on its Aegean island routes.
The night before the ferry
The quay is about 120 m from Atatürk Meydanı but about 1.7 km (20–25 minutes on foot) from the bus station, so if you arrive by bus, the evening before is the easier time to do that walk with luggage. Areas and hotels: where to stay in Dikili; the town: Dikili travel guide.
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FAQ
Where does the Dikili ferry to Lesvos leave from?
From Dikili port on the town’s waterfront. İDO runs the route as a foot-passenger sea bus to Mytilene; see the Dikili to Lesvos ferry guide.
How early should I arrive?
İDO’s travel rules say at least 1.5 hours before departure at the sales office. Allow for passport control on both sides.
Can I take my car from Dikili?
No. The Dikili sea bus carries foot passengers only. Ayvalık and Çeşme have car ferries; see taking a car to the Greek islands.
Does the Dikili ferry run in winter?
No. The route is seasonal, roughly late April to the end of September in 2026. Out of season, use the year-round route from Ayvalık.
Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap: Dikili ferry quay, Atatürk Meydanı, Dikili town hall, Dikili bus station and taxi ranks (data of 15 and 24 Oct 2026; distances calculated from these locations on 24 Oct 2026, rounded and approximate)
- FOSSGIS OSRM routing engine (OpenStreetMap data), walking distances (accessed 24 Oct 2026)
- İDO Aegean Islands – travel rules (accessed Oct 2026)
- İDO Aegean Islands (accessed Oct 2026)
- Capital – İDO’s new Aegean season: sailing plan for 10 lines (18 Mar 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- e-Yaşam Rehberi – İDO Dikili–Midilli timetable (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ferryhopper – Dikili to Mytilene (accessed Oct 2026)
- İzmir Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism – Dikili (accessed Oct 2026)
- Cruisers Wiki – Dikili (accessed Oct 2026)
- Turna – Dikili to İzmir bus tickets (accessed Oct 2026)
- İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport – Taxi services (accessed Oct 2026)
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