Şehir HatlarıThe updated 2026 ferry schedule for the Princes' Islands, one of Istanbul's most popular destinations, has been published, effective October 2026. This announcement includes details of services operated by Şehir Hatları, Prenstur, and other private maritime companies, departing from main points such as Kartal, Kabataş, Kadıköy, and Eminönü to Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, and Kınalıada. Passengers are advised to consider seasonal changes and potential operational updates when planning their trips, and to check the relevant operator's official announcements on the day of travel.
General Information and Important Notices
Princes' Islands ferry schedules vary depending on the departure pier, operator, and day of the week. Significant differences exist between summer and winter timetables, and planning travel with outdated schedules can be misleading. These schedules, updated as of October 2026, provide the most current information. However, daily changes may occur due to weather conditions and operational reasons, so passengers are strongly advised to confirm the current service status through the relevant maritime operator's official channels before traveling.
Şehir Hatları Main Princes' Islands Routes
The primary routes used by Şehir Hatları to reach the Princes' Islands are:
- Kabataş – Kadıköy – Kınalıada – Burgazada – Heybeliada – Büyükada
- Beşiktaş – Kınalıada – Burgazada – Heybeliada – Büyükada
- Bostancı – Princes' Islands Ring
- Maltepe – Büyükada – Heybeliada – Burgazada – Kınalıada
- Tuzla – Pendik – Büyükada
In addition to these routes, there are also Princes' Islands services from Kartal by Prenstur, and from around Eminönü and Kabataş by private maritime operators.
Kartal Princes' Islands Ferry Schedules (Prenstur)
Prenstur services from Kartal to Büyükada and Heybeliada continue. According to Prenstur's official 2026-2027 winter timetable, additional services may be operated at half-hour intervals on weekends. Current schedule records indicate frequent services from Kartal to Büyükada and Heybeliada throughout the day. Services start in the morning and continue until evening, with increased frequency possible on weekends.
The sea journey from Kartal to Büyükada takes approximately 25 minutes, and to Heybeliada approximately 35 minutes. In the current timetable, ferries departing from Kartal proceed first to Büyükada, then continue to Heybeliada.
Since seasonal timetable changes are frequent on the Kartal-Princes' Islands route, it is more reliable to check the current schedule rather than relying on a long, fixed annual timetable. Additional services may be operated, especially during summer months and on weekends. Prenstur's 2026-2027 winter timetable also includes additional services at half-hour intervals on weekends.
Kabataş Princes' Islands Ferry Schedules (Şehir Hatları)
Şehir Hatları's Kabataş-Princes' Islands route provides transportation to Kınalıada, Burgazada, Heybeliada, and Büyükada. A significant portion of these services also call at Kadıköy.
Kabataş Departure Times: Weekdays and Saturdays:
- 06:45
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:05
- 11:05
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 16:30
- 17:35
- 18:25
- 18:50
- 19:20
- 19:40
- 21:40
- 23:30
Kabataş Departure Times: Sundays and Public Holidays:
On Sundays and public holidays, the first Kabataş-Princes' Islands service departs at 07:30. Services continue throughout the day at 08:30, 09:05, 10:05, 11:05, 12:05, 14:00, and later hours.
Kadıköy Princes' Islands Ferry Schedules (Şehir Hatları)
Access to the Princes' Islands from Kadıköy is available via Şehir Hatları's Kabataş-Princes' Islands services. Ferries depart from Kabataş, call at Kadıköy, and then continue towards Kınalıada, Burgazada, Heybeliada, and Büyükada.
Kadıköy Departure Times: Weekdays and Saturdays:
- 07:10
- 08:25
- 09:25
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:25
- 14:25
- 16:55
- 18:00
- 19:25
- 20:05
- 22:05
- 23:55
Since not every Kabataş service calls at Kadıköy, it is important not to directly consider Kabataş departure times as Kadıköy departures, and to check the current timetable.
Eminönü Princes' Islands Ferry Schedules
While services to the Princes' Islands are available from Eminönü, they are not as frequent as those from Kadıköy and Kabataş. Some of Şehir Hatları's Kabataş-Princes' Islands services call at Eminönü. Additionally, private operators may offer extra service options departing from Eminönü.