Balıkesir Ferry Tickets and Timetables

The İDO ferry pier in Bandırma district of Balıkesir offers an ideal option for passengers who want to reach Istanbul by sea quickly and comfortably. Those who want to go to the European side can use the Yenikapı Pier, while those who want to go to the Anatolian side can use the Bostancı Pier.

Transportation Opportunities

You can easily reach Bandırma İDO pier from Balıkesir center and surrounding districts by bus, minibus and taxi.

• Yenikapı services offer direct access to the European side. After arriving in Yenikapı, central points such as Taksim, Şişli, Beşiktaş can be easily reached via Marmaray, metro and bus lines.
• Bostancı services provide comfortable transportation on the Anatolian side. From here, it is possible to reach areas such as Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Ataşehir by metro, metrobus and buses.

Food and Beverage Alternatives

There is a BTA cafeteria in the waiting room at Bandırma İDO pier where you can spend time until the ferry time. You can relax with the view in this area where you can find coffee, tea, snacks and hot food options, and you can also get small items you may need before starting your journey.

Practical Information

The Bandırma pier waiting room is air-conditioned to provide a cool environment in the summer and a warm environment in the winter; the covered veranda area also offers a comfortable waiting area with a sea view regardless of the season. ATM points are also available in the pier area for cash withdrawals that may be needed before the ferry time arrives.