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Jalem Tur (formerly Jale Tour) is a ferry company based in Ayvalık on the Turkish coast. It runs the crossing from Ayvalık to Mytilene on Lesvos all year and, in 2026, also sold tickets for Aliağa–Lesvos. Status on 2 November 2026: the timetable on Jalem Tur’s own site lists Ayvalık–Lesvos sailings on 4, 6, 7 and 8 November, with the catamaran Eşref Jale leaving Ayvalık at 08:45 and Mytilene at 16:30 (45 minutes); nothing is listed yet after 8 November or for December. The Aliağa–Lesvos route, closed on 1 November, returns with winter weekend sailings from 21 November, and the 2027 season is on Turyol’s timetable to 31 October 2027 (12 November 2026). Booking: on jalemtur.com, in the Jalem Tur app, at the ticket desk in Ayvalık or by phone on +90 266 331 65 15. Fares on its site (checked 2 November 2026): €35 one way by sea bus, €30 on the car ferry, plus a 300 TL port fee in Ayvalık.
The fleet page lists two catamarans, one car ferry, one ferry and two excursion boats, named Nazlı Jale, Seda Jale, Emine Jale, Eşref Jale, Jale 6 and Kontes. The fast passenger boat takes about 45 minutes and the car ferry about 90.
Current timetable: 4 to 8 November 2026 (Jalem Tur’s own timetable page, checked 2 November 2026; no sailings on 1–3 and 5 November, nothing listed after 8 November yet)
- Ayvalık–Lesvos, catamaran Eşref Jale (45 minutes): Wednesday 4, Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. Ayvalık 08:45 (arrives 09:30), Mytilene 16:30 (arrives 17:15), as printed on the page. Lesvos has been one hour behind Turkey since 25 October, so ask which clock your ticket uses.
- Late October (for reference): the same catamaran sailed Wednesday to Sunday from 28 October to 1 November; Emine Jale also left Ayvalık at 17:00 on 28 October and 18:00 on 29 October, returning from Mytilene at 09:00 on 29 and 30 October (checked 27 October 2026).
- Aliağa–Lesvos (boat K. Şevket İyidere, passengers only, 110 minutes): the 2026 season closed with the last sailing on 1 November (final sailings 24, 25 and 29 October to 1 November, Aliağa 08:00). On 12 November 2026 the joint route’s timetable at Turyol listed winter sailings from 21 November (mostly Aliağa 08:00 on Saturdays, Mytilene 16:00 on Sundays; Emine Jale outbound) and the 2027 season to 31 October 2027. Details in our news report.
- Tickets and contact: jalemtur.com, the Jalem Tur app or the desk in Ayvalık; phone +90 266 331 65 15, +90 266 331 65 05 or +90 545 783 50 61. In Ayvalık a 300 TL port fee comes on top of the fare, and for Turkish passport holders also the 1,250 TL exit levy (October 2026).
This week: Jalem Tur sailings
Today:
Ayvalık → Lesvos This month on the route: fewer sailings
| Day | From Ayvalık | From Lesvos |
|---|---|---|
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| 08:45 Eşref Jale | 16:30 Eşref Jale | |
| 08:45 Eşref Jale | 16:30 Eşref Jale | |
| 08:45 Eşref Jale | 16:30 Eşref Jale | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| 08:45 Eşref Jale17:00 Emi̇ne Jale | 16:30 Eşref Jale |
Source: Jalem Tur – Feribot sefer saatleri, checked 12 November 2026. Island departure times are as the company lists them; since 25 October Greek time is one hour behind Turkey, so check which clock your ticket uses. Route guide: Ayvalık → Lesvos
Aliağa → Lesvos This month on the route: fewer sailings
| Day | From Aliağa | From Lesvos |
|---|---|---|
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing |
Source: Turyol – Feribot sefer saatleri, checked 12 November 2026. Joint Jalem Tur and Turyol route; days and times are from Turyol's timetable (12 Nov 2026: outbound Emine Jale, return K. Şevket İyidere).
This box is rebuilt every day; sailings are as we saw them in the company's timetable on the check date. Weather and demand can change them, so confirm with the company before you travel.
Short answer
- Official website: www.jalemtur.com
- Also known as: Jale Tour (older name, still used on some booking sites)
- Routes: Ayvalık → Lesvos, Aliağa → Lesvos
- How to book: Book on jalemtur.com, in the Jalem Tur app (with loyalty points) or at the ticket desk in Ayvalık.
- Contact (Jalem Tur website, 21 Oct 2026): +90 266 331 65 15, +90 266 331 65 05 or +90 545 783 50 61, [email protected]; office at 150 Evler Mah., Atatürk Bul., Güzide İş Merkezi No:326 K:1 D:3, Ayvalık.
Routes
| Route | Note | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Ayvalık → Lesvos | Year-round. 2026 pattern: 08:45 from Ayvalık and 17:45 from Mytilene (16:30 after 25 October); daily until 18 October, Wednesday to Sunday from 19 October to 1 November, then Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November and December (per feribotseferleri). Jalem Tur’s own timetable, checked on 22 October 2026, also lists its Emine Jale on Thursday 29 October: 09:00 from Mytilene and 18:00 from Ayvalık. Fares on Jalem Tur’s site as of October 2026: sea bus €35 one way, €45 return; car ferry €30 and €40. | Ayvalık → Lesvos |
| Aliağa → Lesvos | Jalem Tur sells Aliağa–Lesvos on the boat Turyol K. Şevket İyidere: 08:00 from Aliağa, 17:00 from Mytilene, 110 minutes, passengers only. In October 2026 sailings were Friday to Sunday; from 21 November 2026 mostly Saturday–Sunday in winter, and the 2027 season is on sale to 31 October 2027 (Turyol timetable, 12 November 2026). 2026 fares: €35 one way, €45 return; the 1,250 TL exit levy is extra. | – |
Departure ports: Ayvalık.
How to book
Book on jalemtur.com, in the Jalem Tur app (with loyalty points) or at the ticket desk in Ayvalık. Fares exclude a 300 TL port fee for everyone leaving Ayvalık and the 1,250 TL Turkish exit levy. Jalem Tur’s general terms ask passengers to be at the port two hours before departure, while its Aliağa page says one hour – allow the longer time. Tickets cannot be refunded or transferred, can be left open once up to 48 hours before departure, and are valid for one year. See our Ayvalık to Lesvos ferry guide.
Vehicles
Yes, on the car ferry from Ayvalık (not on Aliağa–Lesvos). Fares on Jalem Tur’s site as of October 2026: car, jeep or SUV €75 one way, €110 return; motorbike €40 and €60; minibus €90 and €140; caravan €120 and €180, plus a separate TL vehicle charge in Ayvalık (750 TL for a car). Bring the original green card insurance and registration; if the car is not yours, a notarised power of attorney from the owner. Which boat carries cars is unclear: the fleet page marks Seda Jale (16 vehicles) as vehicle-carrying, while our Ayvalık–Lesvos guide had reported Emine Jale as the car ferry, so confirm when booking.
Luggage and pets
Jalem Tur advertises an unlimited baggage allowance. On the car ferry you can leave bags in the vehicle, but the car deck is closed during the crossing, so keep essentials with you. Pets need a vaccination card, microchip, passport and titer test, and may enter the passenger lounges only in a bag or cage; otherwise they travel on deck.
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FAQ
How long is the Jalem Tur crossing to Lesvos?
About 45 minutes on the fast passenger boat and about 90 minutes on the car ferry. From Aliağa it takes about 110 minutes.
Is the port fee included in the fare?
No. Jalem Tur lists a 300 TL port fee for all passengers leaving Ayvalık and the 1,250 TL Turkish exit levy as extras (as of October 2026).
Can I travel on the visa express with an afternoon boat?
Not with Jalem Tur. Its visa express page says applicants can only cross on morning sailings; noon and evening boats are not accepted.
Can I get a refund if I cannot travel?
No. Jalem Tur does not refund or cancel tickets, including when boarding is refused or a visa problem stops you. You can leave the ticket open once up to 48 hours before departure; it stays valid for a year.
What time does Jalem Tur leave Ayvalık?
In the first week of November 2026 the catamaran leaves Ayvalık at 08:45 on 4, 6, 7 and 8 November and comes back from Mytilene at 16:30; there is no sailing on Thursday 5 November (Jalem Tur timetable, checked 2 November 2026). Later weeks were not listed yet.
Can I take a car to Lesvos with Jalem Tur?
Yes, on the car ferry from Ayvalık (not from Aliağa). As of October 2026 a car, jeep or SUV costs €75 one way and €110 return, plus a 750 TL vehicle charge in Ayvalık. Bring the original green card insurance and registration.
How do I contact Jalem Tur?
By phone on +90 266 331 65 15, +90 266 331 65 05 or +90 545 783 50 61, or by email at [email protected]. The office is on Atatürk Bulvarı in Ayvalık (Güzide İş Merkezi), and you can also book in the Jalem Tur app.
Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.
Sources
- Jalem Tur – home page (accessed Oct 2026; contact details 21 Oct 2026)
- Jalem Tur – Feribot ücretleri (accessed Oct 2026; re-checked 2 Nov 2026, unchanged)
- Jalem Tur – Aliağa–Midilli feribot bileti (accessed Oct 2026)
- Jalem Tur – Filomuz (accessed Oct 2026)
- Jalem Tur – Genel şartlar ve kurallar (accessed Oct 2026)
- Jalem Tur – Yunan adaları kapıda vize (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri – Ayvalık–Midilli sailings (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri – Jalem Tur company page (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri – Jalem Tur 2026 tarifesi (accessed Oct 2026)
- Feribotseferleri – Aliağa–Midilli (accessed Oct 2026)
- Jalem Tur – Feribot sefer saatleri (checked 27 Oct 2026, sailings 28 Oct–1 Nov; re-checked 2 Nov 2026, sailings 4–8 Nov)
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