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Jale Turizm has been crossing the Aegean for more than 40 years, linking Ayvalık on Turkey’s west coast with Mytilene, the lively capital of Lesvos. Its two vessels cover different kinds of trip. You can hop over on foot for the day, or bring your car, motorbike, campervan or bicycle and set off to explore the island on your own terms. Book your Jale Turizm ferry tickets online or through the Ferryscanner app.
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Jale Turizm Fleet
Jale Turizm runs a compact two-vessel fleet built for the short crossing between Turkey and Greece. The Fatih Jale is a conventional passenger and vehicle ferry with open-deck seating and a garage with room for bicycles, motorbikes, cars and campervans, and it currently operates the Ayvalık–Mytilene route. The Asil Jale is a fast, passenger-only craft for those traveling without a vehicle.
About Jale Turizm
Jale Turizm was founded in 1983 by Captain Fatih Jale, an experienced seafarer who wanted to build a maritime business based on reliability and genuine care for passengers. Today the company operates under Asil Jale Deniz Taşımacılığı Gemi Acenteliği Turizm ve Ticaret A.Ş. It has grown beyond ferry crossings into ship agency, maritime tourism and travel services. More than four decades on, it still follows the values it started with, and it has built long-standing partnerships with clients in Turkey and abroad.
Jale Turizm Check-In & Boarding
Arrival Time
Plan to arrive at the port at least 1 hour before departure. That leaves time for passport and visa checks and for collecting your boarding pass. Check-in closes 15 minutes before departure, and all passengers must be on board by then. On weekends and in high season, arrive a little earlier.
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Vehicle Onboard
The Fatih Jale takes bicycles, motorbikes, cars, jeeps, minibuses, campervans and small trailers. Vehicle space is limited, especially in summer, so book your spot in advance. Drivers should allow extra time for customs checks at the border. Wait for the crew’s signal before driving or walking on or off the ramp. Bicycles travel free.
Ticket Options
Book your Jale Turizm tickets on Ferryscanner and keep your booking confirmation with you. Before boarding, collect your ticket at the Jale Turizm office at the port by showing your booking confirmation number.
Required Documents
All passengers, including children, need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip. Turkish citizens with a regular passport need a valid Schengen visa or the express “gate visa” for Lesvos, which Jale Turizm can help arrange. Holders of green or grey Turkish passports don’t need a visa. Passports with a Northern Cyprus entry stamp are not accepted for travel to Greece. Drivers should also carry their driving licence, vehicle registration documents and Green Card insurance, which Jale Turizm also sells. For safety reasons, women more than six months pregnant can’t travel on Jale Turizm ferries.
Accessible Travel for All
Passengers with reduced mobility or special assistance needs should contact Jale Turizm directly at least 2 days before departure, so the operator can arrange the right support at the port and on board.
Wheelchair Access
Ramps and spaces for easy wheelchair access.
Jale Turizm Discounts
Travelling with kids? Jale Turizm has family-friendly fares that make the crossing to Lesvos easier on your budget. Infants aged 0 to 5 travel for a fixed price of €10, and children aged 6 to 11 save around a third on the adult fare. Bicycles travel free, too.
Infant Travel
Infants (0-5) travel for a fixed €10
Child Ticket
Children (6-11) receive a ~30% discount
Passengers without a Vehicle
Travelling without a vehicle? Foot passengers are welcome on Jale Turizm ferries. Just bring your bags, board, and enjoy the short crossing between Ayvalık and Lesvos.
Transfer of an unaccompanied vehicle with Jale Turizm
Unaccompanied vehicles cannot be transferred with Jale Turizm. If you need confirmation or more details, please contact our support team.
Jale Turizm Pet Policy
Cats and dogs can travel with Jale Turizm. Just follow these simple rules to make the trip comfortable for everyone.
- Your pet needs up-to-date vaccinations, a health certificate and any entry documents Greece requires.
- Some breeds considered dangerous are not accepted, including American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, Dobermans and Rottweilers.
- Owners are fully responsible for their pets throughout the journey.
Remember to bring everything your pet needs and make sure they are comfortable throughout the trip.
Loyalty Program
Jale Turizm doesn’t run its own loyalty program, but you still get rewarded for travelling with them. Every booking you make on Ferryscanner earns you Ferryscanner Miles, which you can use toward future ferry trips. The more you sail, the more you save.
Jale Turizm Luggage Allowance
Every Jale Turizm ticket includes free luggage. Pack your belongings in a suitcase or bag. The crew can refuse items that are oversized, unusually heavy or poorly packed. On arrival, luggage is unloaded onto the quay, and you can collect it once everything is off the ship.
Guiding Principles
Jale Turizm is guided by trust, transparency, quality and sustainability. It aims to provide services that go beyond what customers expect. Its goal is to be one of the most trusted names in maritime transport, ship agency and tourism, by investing in innovation, keeping high professional standards, and building lasting partnerships in Turkey and abroad.
Destinations Available with Jale Turizm
Ayvalik North Aegean Islands
Vathi, Samos North Aegean Islands
Cesme Cyclades
Fethiye Argo-Saronic Islands
Kas Canary Islands
Kastelorizo Dodecanese Islands
Kusadasi Cyclades
Patmos Dodecanese Islands
Pythagorio, Samos North Aegean Islands
