Saraylar Pier → Tekirdağ Ceyport PortFerry Schedule 2026 — Current Departure Times and Prices

Saraylar - Tekirdağ Ferry Route (Return)

Operating between Marmara Island Saraylar Pier and Tekirdağ Ceyport, this route is the main RO-RO connection used for returning from Marmara Island to the Thrace region. The journey takes approximately 3 hours (180 minutes). The operator is Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi.

Saraylar is a pier historically built for marble mining on the northern coast of Marmara Island. This direction is heavily used, especially by marble-loaded trucks, to reach the Istanbul and Thrace markets. It is also the fastest Tekirdağ connection for passengers returning from a holiday on Marmara Island.

Journey Duration and Distance

• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Type: Mixed (passenger + vehicle + RO-RO cargo)
• Operator: Marmara RoRo Kooperatifi
• Season: Year-round; lower frequency in winter months

Which Vehicles Are Suitable?

Thanks to the RO-RO infrastructure of Saraylar Pier, it can accommodate cars, motorcycles, caravans, minivans, and heavy vehicles. This route is the main path, especially for marble-loaded trucks and commercial vehicles heading overland to the Istanbul-Thrace line. It is the most direct route for returning holidaymakers and families staying on the island to cross overland to Thrace, Edirne, or the Bulgarian border.

Estimated Ticket Price Range

• Passenger: 250-400 TL
• Car: 1.200-1.800 TL
• Motorcycle: 400-650 TL
• Caravan / Minivan: 2.500-4.500 TL
• AdaKart discount: 10-25%

You can check current prices on the live schedule page.

AdaKart and Regular Passenger Benefits

For passengers who own a summer house on Marmara Island or commute regularly for work, AdaKart offers significant advantages. Cardholders gain ticket discounts, quota priority during summer months, and fast access for online reservations. Applications can be made at the Erdek or Tekirdağ Ceyport ticket offices.

Seasonal Considerations

Summer peaks: Sunday afternoon and evening departures from Saraylar are the busiest sailings. Since it is the end of the holiday weekend, vehicle quotas fill up 7-10 days in advance. Finding a spot without an early reservation is difficult.

In winter months, sailing frequency drops; a reciprocal sailing plan is implemented 2-3 days a week. Lodos (southwesterly) storms can lead to sailing cancellations due to the north-facing location of Saraylar Pier. Checking the status before departure is mandatory.

Alternative Routes

• Marmara - Tekirdağ (195 mins) — crossing from the island's main pier
• Saraylar - Erdek (90 mins) — connection via South Marmara
• Avşa - Tekirdağ (210 mins) — Avşa Island alternative

Vessel Comfort and RO-RO Notes

The vessel comfort on this reciprocally operated route is the same as the Tekirdağ-Saraylar direction: vehicle parking on the lower deck, an air-conditioned passenger lounge on the upper deck, an open observation deck, and a kiosk. During the 3-hour return journey, sunset viewing is particularly enjoyable on afternoon departures from Saraylar.

Special Notes for RO-RO

• Marble cargo priorities: Marble trucks are loaded with priority on cargo vessels departing from Saraylar. Passenger vehicles are boarded afterward.
• Queue number: Obtained at the pier entrance. For Sunday returns, arriving 90 minutes early may not be sufficient.
• Journey preparation: LPG stations are limited on Marmara Island; plan ahead on the island to avoid running out of fuel upon arriving in Tekirdağ.

What to Do in Tekirdağ?

Tekirdağ is a Thracian city known for its famous meatball (köfte) and rakı culture. The Tekirdağ meatball restaurants and grapevine-canopied tavern (meyhane) streets along the coastline at the port exit are famous. The city center is 10-15 minutes away from Ceyport. Overland connections to Edirne, Istanbul, and the Bulgarian border are easy. The Şarköy vineyards and the Rakoczi Museum are among the top must-see stops for nearby excursions.