Istanbul to Tekirdağ by ferry
Tekirdağ lies 121 km (75 mi) west of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 121 km (75 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 3 h 40 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Istanbul | Tekirdağ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 122,287 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Port | Kontoskalion | Tekirdağ Port |
Where to book ferries from Istanbul to Tekirdağ
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Staying in Tekirdağ
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Common questions
How far is Tekirdağ from Istanbul?
121 km (75 mi) in a straight line, west of Istanbul; by road roughly 147 km (92 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Tekirdağ by ferry?
About 3 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Tekirdağ?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.