Princes Islands roundtrip
Nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, four of them open to visitors, reached by ferry from the city. They are car-free, so you move around on foot, by bicycle or by electric buggy.
- At the gate
- £5.10
- Allow
- 1h 30m
- District
- Eminonu
- Closed
- Open daily
The Princes' Islands, in short
Nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, four of them open to visitors, reached by ferry from the city. They are car-free, so you move around on foot, by bicycle or by electric buggy.
What it costs
The ferry ticket is u20ac6. Included on the pass.
How long to allow
A full day. The crossing takes around an hour to Bu00fcyu00fckada.
Which island
Bu00fcyu00fckada is the largest at 5.4 square kilometres, with the most to see and the most visitors. Heybeliada is quieter and better for walking. Burgazada and Ku0131nalu0131ada are smaller again and see far fewer people.
Worth knowing
Check the last ferry back before you settle in somewhere. Horse-drawn carriages were retired in 2020 on welfare grounds, so transport is now electric buggies, bikes or your own feet.
Frequently asked questions
- Only four of the nine are served for visitors u2014 Bu00fcyu00fckada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Ku0131nalu0131ada.
- Bu00fcyu00fckada, at 5.4 square kilometres. It has the most to see and the most people.
- On foot, by bicycle or by electric buggy. The islands are car-free.
- About an hour to Bu00fcyu00fckada, depending on the departure point.