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Heybeliada to Bostancı ferry: how long does it take?
Checked: 14 October 2026- HeybeliadaStart ⛴⛴
- Büyükada~15 min ⛴⛴
- BostancıArrive · ~50 min ⛴⛴
About this route
The Kabataş - Büyükada ferry from Heybeliada calls at Büyükada and reaches Bostancı in about 50 minutes.
It runs about every 60 min. First sailing 06:45, last 23:30 (weekdays, from the first pier).
Ferry times change with the season; the Şehir Hatları winter timetable runs until 27 June 2027. Sailings can be cancelled in strong wind.
Within walking distance of Bostancı: Bostancı Kuloğlu Cami (389 m).
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
Changing vehicles within 120 minutes of the first tap costs 34,40 TL for the first transfer, 26,42 TL for the second and 17,18 TL after that. There's no transfer discount when you get on the Metrobus.
On holidays İBB lines are often free (with an Istanbulkart registered to your ID); Marmaray and the M11 need a separate presidential decision. Public holidays
Fares in effect since 20 July 2026. All fares
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Heybeliada and Bostancı?
No. Both stops are on the Kabataş - Büyükada ferry, so you stay on the same ferry for all 2 stops.
How long does it take from Heybeliada to Bostancı?
About 50 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Heybeliada?
Take the ferry towards Bostancı. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last Kabataş - Büyükada ferry services?
The first Kabataş - Büyükada ferry service leaves at 06:45 and the last at 23:30. These are the line's opening hours; the time it passes your stop can be a few minutes later.
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Route data: Şehir HatlarıChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method