Turkey
Istanbul (Yenikapı) → Yalova
İDO’s fast car ferry cuts across the Sea of Marmara from Yenikapı on Istanbul’s European side to Yalova, the spa town on the Gulf of İzmit — the direct sea route for drivers heading to Termal, Bursa or the Aegean without crossing the city’s bridges.
Istanbul (Yenikapı) to Yalova ferry at a glance
The ferry from Istanbul (Yenikapı) to Yalova takes About 1h 25m across the Sea of Marmara, operated by İDO. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: 8 sailings a day each way, every two hours from 07:45 to 21:45.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
Sources: ido.com.tr · How we verify
Return crossing: Yalova to Istanbul (Yenikapı)
İDO also sails Yalova to Istanbul (Yenikapı), taking About 1h 25m. On Sundays the first sailing from Yalova is at 07:45 instead of 07:15.
Istanbul (Yenikapı) to Yalova ferry timetable & sailing pattern
8 sailings a day each way: from Yenikapı every two hours 07:45–21:45; from Yalova 07:15 then every two hours 09:45–21:45
Published departure times
- Yenikapı 07:45
- Yenikapı 09:45
- Yenikapı 11:45
- Yenikapı 13:45
- Yenikapı 15:45
- Yenikapı 17:45
- Yenikapı 19:45
- Yenikapı 21:45
Return: On Sundays the first sailing from Yalova is at 07:45 instead of 07:15.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official İDO timetable →Check prices & book on 12Go →Source: İDO voyage times (1–7 October 2026). Verified 2026-09-29.
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| İDO | About 1h 25m | Fast car ferry |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
25 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- All Yenikapı–Yalova sailings use İDO fast car ferries that carry vehicles as well as foot passengers
- İDO also runs a shorter Pendik–Yalova car ferry from Istanbul’s Asian side (about 45 minutes)