Şehir HatlarıŞehir Hatları Updates Princes' Islands Ferry Fares
The new public transportation tariff approved by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Council has changed the fares affecting millions of Istanbul residents.
The new public transportation tariff approved by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Council has changed the fares affecting millions of Istanbul residents. With new prices announced for standard electronic tickets, student tickets, Marmaray, Metrobus, ferries, and taxis, the increased tariffs will come into effect starting July 20.
Following a 10% increase, the new ticket prices for Princes' Islands routes departing from Bostancı, Kabataş, Kadıköy, Beşiktaş, Maltepe, and Tuzla-Pendik have been set as follows:
Non-Card Boarding (Single-Use Ticket) Fare:
The non-card boarding fare for passengers without an Istanbulkart, purchased at ticket booths or from private passenger boats (such as Mavi Marmara), has been increased from 156.26 TL to 171.89 TL.
Istanbulkart (Electronic Ticket) Tariff:
- Standard Ticket (Without Adakart): From 137.48 TL to 151.23 TL
- Standard Ticket (With Adakart): From 82.45 TL to 90.70 TL
- Student (Under 30 Years Old): From 68.76 TL to 75.64 TL
- Student (Over 30 Years Old): From 123.73 TL to 136.10 TL
- Discounted Ticket: From 96.23 TL to 105.85 TL
Transfer Fares (Princes' Islands Route):
- Standard (Without Adakart): 151.23 TL (No transfer discount applied)
- Standard (With Adakart): From 51.49 TL to 56.64 TL
- Student: From 68.76 TL to 75.64 TL
- Discounted: Increased from 96.23 TL to 105.85 TL.
INTRA-ISLAND TRANSPORTATION: WHAT ARE THE NEW İETT AND 'ADAMİNİ' FARES?
Boarding fares for electric vehicles (İETT and Adamini) operating within the borders of the Princes' Islands district have also been affected by the 10% increase.
Princes' Islands İETT Electronic Ticket Tariff:
- Adakart Holders: From 42.00 TL to 46.20 TL
- Standard, Social, Student, and Senior: Increased from 143.95 TL to 158.35 TL.
Adamini (Private Electric Vehicle) New Tariff:
- For Adakart Holders:
- Starting Fare: From 94.44 TL to 103.88 TL
- Per Kilometer Fare: From 75.57 TL to 83.13 TL
- Waiting Fare (Per Minute): From 14.61 TL to 16.07 TL
- Non-Adakart (Standard) Usage:
- Starting Fare: From 188.86 TL to 207.75 TL
- Per Kilometer Fare: From 151.15 TL to 166.27 TL
- Waiting Fare (Per Minute): From 29.21 TL to 32.13 TL
- Open Loop Card (Credit Card, etc.) Usage:
- Starting Fare: From 226.63 TL to 249.29 TL
- Per Kilometer Fare: From 181.38 TL to 199.52 TL
- Waiting Fare: Increased from 35.08 TL to 38.59 TL.
IMPORTANT RULES TO KNOW FOR PRINCES' ISLANDS TRANSPORTATION
In addition to the new price tariff, the Princes' Islands transportation rules set by the İBB have also been announced. Here are the details passengers need to pay attention to:
1. Subscription Limits:
Subscription (Abonman) cards will continue to be valid on these voyages. However, while subscription limits are deducted as 1 boarding for inner-city routes and 2 for the Karaköy-Bostancı route, they will be deducted as 4 boardings for the Princes' Islands routes.
2. Night Tariff Application:
For night voyages operating between 00:30 and 05:30, a double (2x) tariff of the current fares mentioned above will be applied. Transfer discounts will not be valid on night voyages.
3. Transfer Discount Details:
A 50% discount is applied to personalized Istanbulkart holders for transfers from all public transportation vehicles within Istanbul to Şehir Hatları ferries. The transfer period is set at 120 minutes. However, this general 50% transfer discount will not apply to the Princes' Islands routes (the specific transfer table outlined above for the Islands remains valid).
4. No Refund System:
There is no fare refund system on the Princes' Islands routes, as well as the Üsküdar-Eminönü, Kadıköy-Karaköy-Eminönü, Kadıköy-Beşiktaş, and Üsküdar-Aşiyan routes.
5. "Adakart" Convenience for Workers on the Islands:
Citizens who document that they work within the borders of the Princes' Islands district with an official letter and SGK (Social Security Institution) registration will be evaluated under UKOME decision No. 2016/8-20 and will be able to benefit from discounts just like island residents. Additionally, the subscription usage of Island students and Island teachers, as well as students and teachers entitled to receive an Adakart, will be kept at the same standard as Adakart usage limits.