Princes' Islands, Sea of Marmara · Istanbul
How to get to Adalar (Princes' Islands)
The Princes' Islands can only be reached by sea: 6 ferry lines run from the mainland (Şehir Hatları and private operators). On the islands you get around by electric bus, bicycle or on foot. From Taksim about 1 h 37 min, 2 transfers.
- 0rail stations
- 14bus lines
- 0minibus lines
- 98bus stops
Ferries to the Princes' Islands
There is no road or rail link to the islands. Ferry lines with current timetables:
How long does it take to get to Adalar?
Weekday 10:00 to the centre of Adalar, using scheduled timetables; walking included, full Istanbulkart fare with transfer discounts. Bus and minibus times depend on traffic.
| From | Time | Route | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taksim | 1 h 37 min · 2 transfers |   VapurTaksim → Büyükada İskelesi | 245.17 TL |
| Sultanahmet | 1 h 37 min · 1 transfer | VapurSirkeci → Büyükada İskelesi | 198.97 TL |
| Kadıköy | 1 h 40 min · 1 transfer | 16DVapurKadıköy → Büyükada İskelesi | 197.43 TL |
| Üsküdar | 1 h 37 min · 1 transfer | VapurÜsküdar → Büyükada İskelesi | 188.63 TL |
| Mecidiyeköy | 1 h 40 min · 2 transfers | 251129TVapurMecidiyeköy Mezarlık → Büyükada İskelesi | separate fare |
| Yenikapı | 1 h 37 min · 1 transfer | VapurYenikapı → Büyükada İskelesi | 198.97 TL |
| Istanbul Airport | 2 h 18 min · 3 transfers |  251C87Vapurİstanbul Havalimanı → Büyükada İskelesi | separate fare |
| Sabiha Gökçen Airport | 1 h 36 min · 2 transfers |  19VapurSabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Büyükada İskelesi | 231.83 TL |
| Esenler Bus Terminal | 1 h 39 min · 2 transfers |  VapurOtogar → Büyükada İskelesi | 245.17 TL |
Calculated by the Geldik journey planner (Metro İstanbul official timetable, İETT scheduled timetable, İBB minibus plan) for a weekday (Wednesday, scheduled timetable).
Bus lines on the islands (14)
- BA-4Araba Meydanı – Beltur
- BA-5Araba Meydanı – Nizam Camii
- HA-1Düzayak Sokak – Akçakoca Sokak
- BA-1Araba Meydanı – Kadıyoran 1
- BA-2Lunapark – Araba Meydanı
- BA-7Araba Meydanı – Beltur
- HA-3Düzayak Sokak – Değirmenburnu 1
- HA-2Düzayak Sokak – Çam Limanı
- BU-1Burgazada İskele – Kalpazankaya Sahili
- BU-7Burgazada İskele – Kalpazankaya Sahili
- HA-7Düzayak Sokak – Akçakoca Sokak
- KA-2Kınalıada İskele – Kınalıada Halk Plajı
- KA-7Kınalıada İskele – Narçiçeği Sokak
- KA-1Kınalıada İskele – Kilise
Busiest bus stops in Adalar
Stops served by the most lines. Stop pages (lines and next departures) are in Turkish.
- Araba MeydanıNizam · 5 lines
- MuhtarlıkHeybeliada · 4 lines
- Düzayak SokakHeybeliada · 4 lines
- Mercan SokakNizam · 3 lines
- Çınar CaddesiNizam · 3 lines
- Nikola Manastır Yolu - BelturNizam · 3 lines
- Adalar MüzesiNizam · 3 lines
- Yılmaz TürkNizam · 3 lines
- Maden ÇıkmazıNizam · 3 lines
- Mimoza SokakNizam · 3 lines
- Halk Eğitim MerkeziNizam · 3 lines
- Uluçpaşa SokakHeybeliada · 3 lines
- Heybeliada Halk KütüphanesiHeybeliada · 3 lines
- Selvili CamiiNizam · 3 lines
- Nakibey PlajıNizam · 3 lines
- KöşkNizam · 3 lines
- Polis MerkeziNizam · 2 lines
- AdliyeNizam · 3 lines
- Nizam CamiiNizam · 3 lines
- DilburnuNizam · 3 lines
- İsmet İnönü MüzesiHeybeliada · 3 lines
- Asaf Bey PlajıHeybeliada · 3 lines
- Anadolu KulübüNizam · 3 lines
- Değirmen PlajıNizam · 3 lines
How to get to Adalar from other districts
- From Arnavutköy3 h · 3 transfers
- From Ataşehir1 h 40 min · 2 transfers
- From Avcılar2 h 25 min · 3 transfers
- From Bağcılar2 h 19 min · 3 transfers
- From Bahçelievler2 h 26 min · 3 transfers
- From Bakırköy1 h 37 min · 1 transfer
- From Başakşehir2 h 58 min · 2 transfers
- From Bayrampaşa2 h · 3 transfers
- From Beşiktaş1 h 41 min · 2 transfers
- From Beykoz2 h 19 min · 3 transfers
- From Beylikdüzü3 h · 3 transfers
- From Beyoğlu1 h 40 min · 2 transfers
- From Büyükçekmece3 h · 3 transfers
- From Çatalca3 h 34 min · 3 transfers
- From Çekmeköy1 h 41 min · 2 transfers
- From Esenler1 h 59 min · 2 transfers
- From Esenyurt2 h 58 min · 2 transfers
- From Eyüpsultan2 h 21 min · 3 transfers
- From Fatih1 h 41 min · 3 transfers
- From Gaziosmanpaşa2 h 25 min · 3 transfers
- From Güngören2 h 26 min · 3 transfers
- From Kadıköy1 h 37 min · 1 transfer
- From Kağıthane2 h 26 min · 3 transfers
- From Kartal36 min · direct
- From Küçükçekmece2 h 18 min · 2 transfers
- From Maltepe1 h 33 min · 1 transfer
- From Pendik1 h 37 min · 1 transfer
- From Sancaktepe1 h 39 min · 2 transfers
- From Sarıyer2 h 53 min · 3 transfers
- From Silivri3 h 33 min · 3 transfers
- From Sultanbeyli1 h 51 min · 2 transfers
- From Sultangazi2 h 57 min · 3 transfers
- From Şile3 h 28 min · 3 transfers
- From Şişli1 h 59 min · 2 transfers
- From Tuzla1 h 46 min · 3 transfers
- From Ümraniye1 h 41 min · 2 transfers
- From Üsküdar1 h 37 min · 1 transfer
- From Zeytinburnu1 h 37 min · 1 transfer
From Adalar to other districts (38)
- To Arnavutköy2 h 48 min
- To Ataşehir1 h 49 min
- To Avcılar2 h 28 min
- To Bağcılar2 h 1 min
- To Bahçelievler2 h 13 min
- To Bakırköy1 h 52 min
- To Başakşehir2 h 34 min
- To Bayrampaşa1 h 58 min
- To Beşiktaş1 h 48 min
- To Beykoz2 h 30 min
- To Beylikdüzü2 h 44 min
- To Beyoğlu1 h 51 min
- To Büyükçekmece2 h 51 min
- To Çatalca3 h 26 min
- To Çekmeköy1 h 55 min
- To Esenler1 h 59 min
- To Esenyurt2 h 49 min
- To Eyüpsultan2 h 1 min
- To Fatih1 h 57 min
- To Gaziosmanpaşa2 h 8 min
- To Güngören2 h 9 min
- To Kadıköy1 h 32 min
- To Kağıthane2 h 10 min
- To Kartal41 min
- To Küçükçekmece2 h 9 min
- To Maltepe1 h 11 min
- To Pendik1 h 3 min
- To Sancaktepe1 h 37 min
- To Sarıyer2 h 31 min
- To Silivri3 h 50 min
- To Sultanbeyli1 h 45 min
- To Sultangazi2 h 32 min
- To Şile3 h 47 min
- To Şişli2 h 1 min
- To Tuzla1 h 29 min
- To Ümraniye1 h 54 min
- To Üsküdar1 h 32 min
- To Zeytinburnu1 h 50 min
Neighbourhoods in Adalar
Burgazada · Heybeliada · Kınalıada · Maden · Nizam
Linked neighbourhoods open directions. Streets with their stops and lines: Adalar streets (23, in Turkish).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Adalar (Princes' Islands)?
Adalar is the island district of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara, off the Asian side.
How do I get to the Princes' Islands?
Only by ferry or sea bus. Lines: Kabataş – Adalar; Adalar – Beşiktaş; Bostancı – Adalar Ring; Maltepe – Büyükada – Heybeliada – Burgazada – Kınalıada; Eminönü – Karaköy – Kadıköy – Adalar (Turyol); Bostancı – Adalar (Mavi Marmara).
How do I get from Taksim to Adalar?
M2 (Taksim → Yenikapı), then B1 (Yenikapı → Bostancı), then Vapur (Bostancı İskelesi → Büyükada İskelesi); about 1 h 37 min in total, 245.17 TL with an Istanbulkart (weekday 10:00, scheduled timetable).
How do I get from Istanbul Airport to Adalar?
M11 (İstanbul Havalimanı → Gayrettepe), then 251 bus (Köprülü Kavşak → Huzurevi), then C87 minibus (Sülün Sokak → Maltepe Sahil), then Vapur (Maltepe İskelesi → Büyükada İskelesi); about 2 h 18 min in total.
Which buses go to Adalar?
14 İETT bus lines stop in Adalar; those with the most stops: BA-4, BA-5, HA-1, BA-1, BA-2, BA-7, HA-3, HA-2, BU-1, BU-7.
District boundaries and centre: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Station districts verified with İBB open data.
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