Ferries
Ferries to the Islands — From Every Pier
Whichever side of Istanbul you're on, here's the ferry to the Princes' Islands — pick your departure point for a dedicated guide.
Every trip to the Princes' Islands is a ferry ride. Which pier you leave from depends on where you're staying — here's the quick version, with a dedicated guide for each starting point.
| Leave from | Side | To Büyükada |
|---|---|---|
| Bostancı | Asian | ~30–40 min (fastest) |
| Kadıköy | Asian | ~45–60 min |
| Kabataş | European | ~75–100 min |
| Eminönü | European | ~90+ min |
Fares are around ₺135 one way with an İstanbulkart (İDO sea bus ~₺280), charged per crossing. The boats call at the islands in order — Kınalıada, Burgazada, Heybeliada, then Büyükada. For the full rundown see the complete ferry guide.
From Kadıköy
Asian side · ~45–60 min
ReadFrom Bostancı
Asian side · fastest, ~30–40 min
ReadFrom Kabataş
European side · ~75–100 min
ReadFrom Eminönü
European side · Sultanahmet
ReadFrom Cruise port
Galataport / Karaköy
ReadFrom The airport
IST & SAW connections
ReadRather not plan it?
A guided day trip handles the pier, the timings and lunch — with a scenic cruise both ways.