Ferries from Eminönü: Routes and Piers
Choose where you want to go, check the ferry times and find your boarding pier.
From Eminönü, choose a ferry to Kadıköy, Üsküdar or Beşiktaş. The route guides below show the times, fares and return sailings. Check the destination on the pier display before boarding.
Where can I take a ferry from Eminönü?
Choose your destination below. Open the route guide for times and fares, or the destination’s pier guide where indicated.
Eminönü–Beşiktaş
Compare departures on the three named Şehir Hatları passenger lines serving Beşiktaş.
Where can I check ferry times and fares?
Choose your route above to check departure times, the fare and the last return. If you need a travel card, the Istanbulkart guide explains buying one and topping it up.
Check your return ferry
Check the last sailing back to your starting point before you leave. Use the return direction in your chosen timetable, and check the operator’s notices on the day.
Where do I board the ferry?
For Kadıköy, follow the Eminönü 2 signs. For Üsküdar, use Eminönü 4 (Galata). Turyol has a separate pier for Kadıköy and Üsküdar. Check the destination display before joining the queue.
Eminönü ferry piers on the map
Choose a numbered pier, then open its location in Google Maps.
Open any pier below in Google Maps.
Numbers match the pier list below.
- Evliya Çelebi İskelesiŞehir Hatları
- Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi İskelesiŞehir Hatları
- Galata (Eminönü 4) İskelesiŞehir Hatları · To Üsküdar
- Eminönü İskeleTuryol · To Kadıköy and Üsküdar
Find the pier
Select your pier on the map and choose “Open in Google Maps” to use the location on your phone.
Before you board
Check the destination and keep time for finding the entrance. Our ferry boarding guide explains the turnstiles and boarding steps. Ask staff about any help you need with access.
More ferry route information
The links below give more information about your ferry route and the piers at the other end.
For the same-shore journey to Beşiktaş, compare the Eminönü–Beşiktaş departure and return timetables across the named Şehir Hatları passenger lines before choosing a sailing.
For a service that calls at Karaköy, compare the Karaköy operator and pier map links and confirm whether your selected sailing permits boarding there.
For a crossing to Üsküdar, use the Eminönü–Üsküdar departure lists and fare and choose the direction and travel date.
For the other end of a crossing to Üsküdar, compare the Üsküdar piers and operator map links before planning your arrival or return.
Before your ferry trip
Where can I check the last ferry back?
Open the timetable for your chosen route and read the return direction. Check the last sailing back to your actual starting point.
Can I pay with Istanbulkart?
Şehir Hatları publishes Istanbulkart fares. Check the payment conditions for the company running your ferry; the card and the fare are separate costs.
Do all ferries leave from the same pier?
Şehir Hatları uses Eminönü 2 for Kadıköy and Eminönü 4 (Galata) for Üsküdar. Turyol has its own pier for Kadıköy and Üsküdar. Check the destination on the departure display before boarding.
