Turyol Ferries 2026–27: Lesvos, Chios, Kos Times, Fares

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Turyol sails Ayvalık–Lesvos and Çeşme–Chios all winter. On its timetable checked on 27 October 2026 it also lists Bodrum–Kos sailings until 29 November and Aliağa–Lesvos until 1 November; on 12 November 2026 the Aliağa route was back on the timetable with winter weekend sailings from 21 November and the 2027 season on sale to 31 October 2027 (news). Cars go on the Fokaia (Lesvos) and on the ship Chios (Chios). Adult fares start at €30 one way to Lesvos and €40 to Chios (October 2026); book at turyolonline.com or at its Ayvalık and Çeşme offices.

Turyol is a passenger-boat cooperative whose roots go back to Istanbul’s early motorboat operators; it runs city lines on the Bosphorus and Marmara and, since 2000, in the Gulf of İzmir. Its own international lines are Ayvalık–Lesvos and Çeşme–Chios, sold online by Turyol Deniz Ulaşım Hizmetleri A.Ş. On Ayvalık–Lesvos it runs the car ferry Fokaia and the Catamaran Kalimnos; its Çeşme–Chios timetable lists Chios and Catamaran Imbros.

This week: Turyol sailings

Short answer

• Official website: www.turyolonline.com
• Also known as: Turyol Deniz Ulaşım Hizmetleri A.Ş.; Turyol Online (turyolonline.com)
• Routes: Ayvalık → Lesvos, Aliağa → Lesvos, Çeşme → Chios, Bodrum → Kos, Turgutreis → Kos, Kuşadası → Samos, Seferihisar → Samos, Fethiye → Rhodes
• How to book: Book online at turyolonline.com or at Turyol’s offices in Ayvalık and Çeşme (phone +90 850 303 10 10).

Routes

Departure ports: Ayvalık, Bodrum, Çeşme, Fethiye, Kuşadası, Turgutreis.

How to book

Book online at turyolonline.com or at Turyol’s offices in Ayvalık and Çeşme (phone +90 850 303 10 10). In Ayvalık you must be at the Turyol office at least one hour before departure; on Çeşme–Chios Turyol asks for 90 minutes with a vehicle and 20 minutes as a foot passenger. Date changes are possible before travel, but there are no cancellations, refunds or name changes.

Visa on arrival, port fees and offices: Turyol’s reply

Turyol’s reply (17 October 2026, by email): Turyol gave us the following for four of its lines. Visa on arrival: applications are taken on all four, Ayvalık–Lesvos, Aliağa–Lesvos, Çeşme–Chios and Bodrum–Kos; lodge them at least 5 days before travel; the fee is €80 per adult and €20 for under-18s; document lists are on Turyol’s pages (Lesvos, Chios, Kos). Port fees: only in Ayvalık, paid in cash at the port entrance; the 2026 rates are 300 TL per adult or child, 500 TL for a motorcycle, 750 TL for a car, 1,150 TL for a jeep or minibus, 1,150 TL for a pickup and 2,250 TL for a caravan, and Turyol said they will be revised from 1 January. No port tax in Aliağa, Çeşme or Bodrum. Office hours and parking: Ayvalık 07:00–19:00, cheap municipal car park nearby known as the old bus station; Aliağa 06:00–18:00, free parking; Çeşme 07:00–19:00, roadside spots, paid car parks are expensive; Bodrum 07:00–18:00, Bodrum Cruise Port free from November to April and paid in summer. Earlier line-by-line replies the same day had said 7 days for Çeşme and 07:30–18:30 for the offices; the route pages note the differences.

Vehicles

Yes on Ayvalık–Lesvos with the car ferry Fokaia; the booking form covers cars, SUVs, minibuses up to 8 m, campers and motorbikes. Turyol says rental cars cannot be taken to Lesvos, and a spouse’s car needs a notarised power of attorney if the spouse is not travelling. On Çeşme–Chios, Turyol lists car fares for its ship Chios (Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in November–December 2026); green card insurance is mandatory and a rental car needs written authorisation from the rental firm. On Bodrum–Kos Turyol’s fare table says to call about vehicle availability, while booking platforms list that route as foot passengers only – ask before you plan.

Motorhomes and large vehicles: Turyol told us by email (31 October 2026) that its ships on Ayvalık–Lesvos and Çeşme–Chios take vehicles up to 16 m long with no height limit, including truck-based motorhomes over 3.5 t, and that in summer, especially July and August, vehicles should be booked at least one month ahead. Its online fare pages (checked 1 November 2026) list campers of 7–8 m at €200 one way and €250 return on both routes. Details in our guide to taking a car to the Greek islands.

Luggage and pets

Turyol’s FAQ does not state a luggage allowance. For pets on Ayvalık–Lesvos, the animal needs a microchip, a vaccination passport to European standards and a titer test; the passenger is responsible for safety measures on board.

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FAQ

Can I take a car to Lesvos with Turyol?

Yes, on the car ferry Fokaia from Ayvalık – but not a rental car, which Turyol says cannot be taken to Lesvos. Bring the registration, green card insurance and a chip-type driving licence.

Can I cancel a Turyol ticket?

No. Turyol does not cancel or refund tickets and does not allow name changes, but you can change the date before travel by contacting its offices.

Does Turyol handle the visa express for Lesvos?

Yes, for Turkish passport holders, through its Ayvalık office. As of 2026 the fee is €80 for adults and €20 for under-18s, and documents must reach the office at least five days before the crossing.

Does Turyol sail to Lesvos in winter?

Yes, on fewer days. According to Turyol’s timetable (checked 1 November 2026), the Fokaia sails all winter, at least to the end of April 2027, on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays both ways (Ayvalik 09:00, Sundays 12:00; Mytilene 16:45, from 28 March 17:45); the catamaran runs Friday to Sunday until 28 February 2027. Weather cancellations are possible.

Does Turyol sail Çeşme–Chios in winter?

Yes. Turyol’s timetable (checked 27 October 2026) lists the car-carrying ship Chios from Çeşme at 09:00 on Tuesdays and Sundays and at 14:00 on Saturdays, and Catamaran Imbros (no cars) at 09:00 on Thursdays to Saturdays, with returns from Chios at 16:00–16:30. On our 24 October check the last Chios sailing was on 3 January 2027, after which only Imbros was listed.

Does Turyol sail Bodrum–Kos?

Its timetable (checked 27 October 2026) lists daily Bodrum Cruise Port–Kos sailings until 1 November on the boat Lesvos (Bodrum 08:45, Kos 16:15), then K. Şevket İyidere from Wednesday to Sunday (Bodrum 09:00, Kos 16:00) until 29 November. Turyol’s fare table gives €25 one way, €35 same-day return and €40 different-day return (October 2026).

What is the port fee in Ayvalık with Turyol?

Turyol told us by email (17 October 2026) that the 2026 Ayvalık port fee is 300 TL per passenger, 500 TL for a motorcycle and 750 TL for a car, paid in cash at the port entrance, and that the rates will be revised from 1 January. It said there is no port tax in Aliağa, Çeşme or Bodrum.

All operators

Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.

Sources

• Turyol Online – home page (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Hakkımızda (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Ayvalık–Midilli feribot bileti (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Çeşme–Sakız feribot bileti (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Çeşme–Chios timetable (checked 18 Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Bodrum–Kos feribot bileti (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Feribot sefer saatleri (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Midilli kapı vizesi (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Sık sorulan sorular (accessed Oct 2026)
• Feribotseferleri – Ayvalık–Midilli sailings (accessed Oct 2026)
• Feribotseferleri – Aliağa–Midilli (accessed Oct 2026)
• Feribotseferleri – Turyol company page (accessed Oct 2026)
• Turyol – Feribot sefer saatleri (checked 27 Oct 2026: Çeşme–Chios, Ayvalık–Lesvos, Aliağa–Lesvos, Bodrum–Kos, Kuşadası–Samos, Fethiye–Rhodes)
• Turyol, email, 31 October 2026 (motorhomes and large vehicles)
• Turyol – Çeşme–Chios fares (checked 1 Nov 2026)
• Turyol – Ayvalık–Lesvos fares (checked 1 Nov 2026)
• Turyol – Timetable, Ayvalık–Lesvos (Fokaia) (checked 1 November 2026)