Avşa Port → Tekirdağ Ceyport PortFerry Schedule 2026 — Current Departure Times and Prices

Avşa Island - Tekirdağ Ferry Route (Return)

Operating between the Türkeli Pier on Avşa Island and Tekirdağ Ceyport Port, this route is the fastest RO-RO connection for returning from Avşa to the Thrace region. The journey takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes (210 minutes). The operator is Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi.

Sunday afternoon and evening departures are fully booked with families, caravan owners, and private vehicles returning from their summer holidays in Avşa. For passengers heading toward Thrace, the European side of Istanbul, Edirne, and the Bulgarian border, this is the smartest way to bypass Istanbul traffic.

Route Information

• Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes)
• Type: Mixed (passenger + vehicle + RO-RO cargo)
• Operator: Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi
• Seasonal frequency: Daily in summer (sometimes twice a day), 2-3 times a week in winter

Avşa Türkeli Pier

The Türkeli Pier is the administrative and tourist center of Avşa. Around the pier, you will find:

• A marina and fishing shelter
• Seaside restaurants, nightclubs, and bar streets
• Apart-hotels and boutique guesthouses
• Supermarkets, a pharmacy, and ATMs
• The Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi ticket office
• Parking facilities (passenger vehicles + caravan park)

Estimated Ticket Price Range

• Passenger: 290-450 TL
• Car: 1,400-2,200 TL
• Motorcycle: 480-750 TL
• Caravan: 2,900-5,000 TL
• AdaKart discount: 10-25%

Sunday Return Strategy

Sunday return ferries from Avşa are fully booked during the summer months. If you plan to make it to work on Monday morning, opt for the 12:00-15:00 departures on Sunday. Evening ferries arrive in Tekirdağ late at night, which can create the risk of fatigued driving on the Thrace route.

Arrival Connections in Tekirdağ

• European side of Istanbul: 1.5-2 hours (D-100 highway)
• Edirne and the Bulgarian border: 1.5-2 hours
• Greek border (Ipsala): 1 hour 45 minutes
• Şarköy (wine region): 45 minutes

AdaKart Sunday Priority

A guaranteed quota is applied for AdaKart holders on summer Sunday returns. This is especially critical for holidaymakers from Istanbul and Thrace, as it largely eliminates the risk of not finding a ticket for the Sunday return trip.

Seasonal Considerations

Summer peak: Sunday afternoon and evening departures between 14:00 and 20:00 are the busiest. Return trips after national holidays are fully booked 4-5 weeks in advance.

Off-season: Lower frequency, mostly consisting of truck and local driver traffic. If there is a Lodos (southwestern wind) warning, the risk of cancellation is high; an alternative road route (Avşa-Erdek + overland driving) should be kept as a backup plan.

Alternative Routes

• Avşa - Erdek (60 min) — Overland connection to Thrace from Erdek
• Marmara - Tekirdağ (195 min) — Alternative departing from Marmara village
• Fast ferry to Istanbul Yenikapı (summer season, direct to Istanbul)

Ship Comfort and Sunday Crowds

The ship is fully booked on summer Sunday departures. It features an air-conditioned passenger lounge, an open observation deck, and a kiosk. There is an open deck and a TV lounge for families with children. Bringing a powerbank, snacks, and a blanket will help ensure a comfortable 3.5-hour return journey.

RO-RO Disembarkation Notes

• Disembarkation order upon arriving in Tekirdağ: Cargo vehicles disembark first, followed by passenger vehicles.
• Caravan parking: 1-2 days of parking available at the Tekirdağ Ceyport exit.
• Gas stations: 3 gas stations located within 1 km of the port exit.
• Bus/minibus connections: The Tekirdağ bus terminal is a 15-minute taxi ride away; buses to Istanbul and Edirne depart every 30 minutes.