Şehir HatlarıŞehir Hatları, responding to high passenger demand, has made significant adjustments to its Kadıköy-Eminönü and Kadıköy-Karaköy ferry services, launching additional trips between August 17 and September 17. With this new schedule, services on both routes, previously operating until 9:00 PM, have been extended, with the last ferry departing from Eminönü Pier at 00:50 and from Kadıköy Pier at 01:00.
Details of Additional Services and Route Information
According to a statement from Şehir Hatları, these additional services, introduced in response to increased passenger traffic and demand, will greatly benefit Istanbul residents needing transportation, especially in the evening hours. As part of the new arrangement, ferries departing from Eminönü will call at Karaköy Pier before completing their journeys in Kadıköy. These supplementary services, as indicated in the schedule, will first stop at Karaköy on their departures from Eminönü.
Similarly, services from Kadıköy towards Karaköy, operating from 9:30 PM onwards, will first call at Eminönü. This arrangement will provide reciprocal late-night sea transportation options on both the Kadıköy - Eminönü and Kadıköy - Karaköy routes.
Who Will Be Affected and What to Do?
This schedule change will directly affect all passengers traveling between Kadıköy, Eminönü, and Karaköy, especially during evening hours. It offers an additional transportation alternative for those returning home after work, social events, or tourist excursions. Passengers are advised to check Şehir Hatları's official website or mobile application before making travel plans to ensure they have the most accurate information on current schedules and potential changes.
With these additional services, which commenced on August 17 and will continue until September 17, a total of 19 extra trips will be made daily: 15 on the Kadıköy-Eminönü route and 4 on the Kadıköy-Karaköy route. This increase aims to address the high demand, especially during the late summer period. Istanbul's iconic ferry services continue to offer a seamless and enjoyable transportation experience between the city's two sides. Similarly, comparable adjustments may occasionally be made on other significant routes such as Üsküdar - Eminönü or Beşiktaş - Kadıköy.