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The Princes' Islands on the horizon across the Sea of Marmara
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Nature · Istanbul · Adalar

Princes' Islands (by ferry)

Adalar (vapur)

A string of car-free islands in the Sea of Marmara, reached by public ferry in about an hour and a half: wooden mansions, pine woods and seaside cafés.

  • Hours not verified Check on site before you go
  • Ticket 151.23 TL
  • Visit ~8 h
  • Museum Pass

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What to see

Büyükada is the largest and busiest of the islands, with a clock-tower square, grand timber villas and a hilltop monastery; Heybeliada is greener and quieter. Getting around is on foot, by bicycle or by small electric vehicles.

Plan a full day: around 90 minutes each way on the ferry, plus a walk or ride around one island. Pay with an İstanbulkart at the pier.

Spring and early autumn are ideal; summer weekends are very crowded. Take the ferry from Kabataş or Kadıköy and sit on the outer deck for views of the city skyline as you leave.

Getting there

Şehir Hatları ferries to the islands leave from Kabataş, Kadıköy, Beşiktaş, Bostancı and Maltepe, and there is a Tuzla–Pendik–Büyükada line. Fares are paid with an İstanbulkart.

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Where to stay nearby

Adalar (Princes' Islands) has 28 places to stay licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (Ministry list, counted on ilçemde on 30 Sep 2026).

Hotels and guesthouses in Adalar ↗

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Pharmacies on duty tonight in Adalar ↗ The list changes every day; on-duty pharmacies stay open when the others are closed.

About this page

Location: Wikidata Q1020668 (P625). Ticket, hours and closing days: only from the operator's own pages; anything we could not confirm there is marked “Not verified”. Last checked 30 Sep 2026.