Kocaeli ferry services to Büyükada see high summer demand

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality has launched the ‘Journey to Büyükada’ ferry services for the summer season, which are seeing high interest from the public. The program, held every Sunday throughout the summer, offers direct transportation from Kocaeli to the Istanbul island of Büyükada, providing a day-trip experience via the Marmara Sea.

The ferry departs İzmit at 08:30, with subsequent stops in Değirmendere at 09:15, Karamürsel at 10:00, and Darıca at 11:15, arriving at Büyükada by 12:45. Return trips begin at 17:15.

Ticket prices for passengers departing from İzmit, Değirmendere, and Karamürsel are 420 TL for full tickets and 270 TL for student tickets. For those departing from Darıca, the full ticket is 310 TL and the student ticket is 240 TL. Passengers are provided with complimentary tea and water during the journey. Boarding is accepted via Kocaelikart, contactless bank cards, or credit cards.