How do Istanbul ferries work: routes, schedules and tips?
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For travel to the Princes’ Islands from the Viaport side, Kartal is the nearest pier. The last ferry from there to Heybeliada and Büyükada leaves at 21:30, so a late return may require staying overnight on an island.
26 days ago Kartal → Heybeliada/Büyükada: last ferry 21:30
Ferries from Kadıköy follow a multi-stop route: first Karaköy, then Eminönü. For example, the 7:00 departure from Kadıköy arrives at Karaköy at 7:20 and Eminönü at 7:30. A dash in the timetable means that particular sailing skips that stop.
Route: Kadıköy 7:00 → Karaköy 7:20 → Eminönü 7:30
Reading the ferry timetable: the first column is departure from Kadıköy, the second is arrival at Karaköy, the third is arrival at Eminönü. A dash in the third column means the ferry terminates at Karaköy and does not continue to Eminönü.
Kadıköy → Karaköy → Eminönü
The 8:40 ferry from Eminönü to the Princes' Islands was cancelled due to low passenger numbers — everyone was asked to take the next sailing at 9:40. Early morning departures can be cancelled, especially on weekdays.
Eminönü → Islands: 8:40 cancelled, next at 9:40
The last ferry from Büyükada (the largest of the Princes' Islands) departs around 23:30. Always verify this in the current timetable as it may vary by season.
Last ferry from Büyükada: ~23:30