Private motor vehicles are not used on the Princes’ Islands, made up of Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kınalıada. For island trips, we drop your group at Kabataş or Bostancı pier and pick you up from the same pier on your return.
Distances from the piers to the airports
| Route | Road distance | Time without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Kabataş Pier – Istanbul Airport (IST) | 40 km | 45 min |
| Kabataş Pier – Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | 49 km | 45 min |
| Bostancı Pier – Istanbul Airport (IST) | 59 km | 50 min |
| Bostancı Pier – Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | 27 km | 25 min |
Times are calculated for hours when traffic flows freely; in Istanbul they can be considerably longer during the morning and evening rush hours. For airport transfers, the pick-up time is agreed together based on your flight time and the amount of luggage.
What services do we offer for the Princes’ Islands?
- Airport and hotel transfers (with a name sign)
- City group transfers
- Weddings, engagements and special occasions
- Corporate meeting, congress and trade fair transfers
- Day trips and overnight trips outside the city
Nearby districts
Kartal, Maltepe, Pendik, Ataşehir, Sancaktepe.
Intercity travel from the Princes’ Islands
We plan one-way, return or overnight tours from the Princes’ Islands to all 81 provinces of Türkiye. Frequently planned routes: Ankara, Bursa, Sakarya, Bolu, Çanakkale, Izmir, Antalya, Edirne. See all provinces and districts.
Frequently planned routes
- Kabataş Pier – Istanbul Airport (IST) transfer
- Bostancı Pier – Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) transfer
- Hotel – pier – hotel connection for island trips
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a vehicle to the Princes’ Islands?
How long does it take from Bostancı Pier to Sabiha Gökçen?
How long does it take from Kabataş Pier to Istanbul Airport?
Distances and travel times are approximate values calculated with OpenStreetMap data; actual times vary with the pick-up address, traffic, weather and breaks.
