How to get from Istanbul to Büyükada island — regular ferry vs fast ferry, prices and duration
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
TL;DR
From Eminönü pier you can reach Büyükada by regular city ferry (1.5–2 hrs) or IDO fast ferry/catamaran (~50–60 min). Fast ferries cost more but save significant time.
What the community said
Fast ferries operated by IDO (İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri) run from Eminönü or Kabataş piers to Büyükada in about 50–60 minutes. Tickets cost roughly 100–150 TL one way. Schedules and tickets are available on the IDO website or app.
21 days ago IDO fast ferry, ~100–150 TL, Kabataş / Eminönü pier
Regular Şehir Hatları city ferries from Eminönü take about 1.5–2 hours to Büyükada, stopping at other Princes' Islands along the way. You can pay with an İstanbulkart or buy a ticket at the pier. This is the cheapest option.
21 days ago Şehir Hatları ferry, Eminönü pier, İstanbulkart accepted
The Eminönü ferry terminal has multiple piers. Different piers serve different routes, so check the departure board or ask staff which pier and vessel is headed to the Princes' Islands (Adalar).
21 days ago Eminönü pier, Adalar (Princes' Islands) route