How to buy ferry tickets to the Princes' Islands in Istanbul (Trip.com vs Istanbulkart)?

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TL;DR

It's cheaper and easier to buy ferry tickets to the Princes' Islands with an Istanbulkart at the pier than through Trip.com. If you're heading back to Eminönü, buy your return ticket on the island from the same Turyol ferry company that brought you there.

What the community said

If you're returning to Eminönü, buy your return ticket on the island from the same Turyol ferry line that brought you there — simpler than looking for a different dock.

Turyol ferry company

Travelers often debate whether it's better to book Princes' Islands ferry tickets via Trip.com or just pay directly with an Istanbulkart at the dock.

Istanbulkart

In practice, paying on the spot with an Istanbulkart usually works out cheaper than pre-booking through third-party services like Trip.com.