The Darıca Pier – Büyükada Pier ferry takes 1 h 30 min; 1 sailings run on Sunday; first sailing 11:15, last sailing 11:15; adult one-way from ₺155.
The Darıca Pier – Büyükada Pier ferry crossing takes about 1 h 30 min one way.
A Darıca Pier – Büyükada Pier adult one-way ticket starts from 155 ₺.
The Darıca Pier – Büyükada Pier route runs about 1 departures on Sunday.
The first Darıca Pier – Büyükada Pier ferry departs at 11:15 and the last at 11:15.
Darıca Pier – Büyükada Pier: 1 h 30 min · regional average: 2 h 30 min (1 h faster)
Figures are computed from our platform's current timetable records.
Operator Info
| Operator | Vessel | Duration | One-Way | Round-Trip | Season | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi Deniz Ulaşımı Main operator | Kocaeli BB Vapuru | 1 h 30 min | ₺155 | ₺310 | Yaz (Pazar) | Buy Ticket |
Kocaeli BB Vapuru
Features
Kocaelikart/temassız kart · Çay-su ikramı · Yalnızca Pazar · Yolcu
2026 yaz (Pazar): Darıca↔Büyükada, ~90 dk. Tam 310 TL / öğr 240 TL. Kocaelikart geçerli.
Buy Ticket| Passenger Type | One-Way | Round-Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Most Popular | ₺155.00 | ₺310.00 |
| Student | ₺120.00 | ₺240.00 |
The Darıca - Büyükada ferry is Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality's summer season Princes' Islands service. It operates every Sunday between June 22 - September 21, 2026; departure 11:15, Büyükada arrival ~12:15, return 17:30. Round-trip tour ticket is 260 TL for adults, 200 TL for students, reservation is mandatory.
The Darıca - Büyükada ferry line is part of Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality's special Princes' Islands service organized during the summer months. A single ferry picks up passengers sequentially from İzmit 08:30 → Değirmendere 09:15 → Karamürsel 10:00 → Darıca 11:15 and reaches Büyükada; this allows passengers boarding from different districts of Kocaeli to be transported directly to Büyükada without transfers. Departure from Darıca pier is at 11:15, with arrival at Büyükada around 12:15.
Services operate as round-trips every Sunday between June 22 - September 21, 2026. Since the line operates only during the summer season and once a week (Sunday), it is planned for those who wish to enjoy a day trip to the island. The ferry remains in Büyükada all day and begins its return journey at 17:30.
Since the ferry also calls at other piers along the İzmit Gulf coast before departure, timings are set according to the single ferry's intra-gulf route. Return services from Büyükada to Darıca are listed on a separate page.
Round-trip tour ticket departing from Darıca: 260 TL for adults, 200 TL for students. The price includes both outbound and return journeys; it is structured as a single round-trip tour. Ticket fares vary by departure pier — the Darıca departure, being closest to the island, has the most favorable fare.
As space is limited on these services, advance reservation is mandatory. Reservations can be made via Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality's website at kdu.kocaeli.bel.tr or www.kocaeli.bel.tr. It is recommended to book your spot in advance rather than arriving at the pier without a reservation on Sunday morning.
During summer, ferries to the Princes' Islands from within Istanbul become extremely crowded, especially on weekends, with long queues forming at Bostancı and Kabataş piers. This direct service from Kocaeli allows you to reach Büyükada with a pleasant sea journey, completely bypassing Istanbul traffic and crowded transfer piers. The views of both sides of the İzmit Gulf and the Marmara Sea transform the journey itself into a scenic tour.
Since the ferry arrives at Büyükada before noon, approximately five hours remain for exploring the island. Electric vehicles, which have replaced horse-drawn carriages, bicycle tours, a climb to Aya Yorgi Church, historic mansions, and seaside fish restaurants provide ample time for a day trip. It is recommended to plan your time on the island to be ready at the pier for the 17:30 return journey.
Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi yaz dönemi Büyükada seferi. Tek vapur körfez içinde sırayla İzmit (08:30), Değirmendere (09:15), Karamürsel (10:00), Darıca (11:15) iskelelerine uğrar; Büyükada'ya ~12:15 varır, 17:30'da döner. Rezervasyon zorunlu: kdu.kocaeli.bel.tr.
Schedules and prices for this route are compiled from Kocaeli Büyükşehir Belediyesi Deniz Ulaşımı official booking sources and verified by our editorial team before publication. Learn more about our AI-assisted content process and data sources in our editorial process.
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