Turkey
Turyol
Istanbul commuter boats and Turkey–Greek island ferries
Est. 1995Istanbul, Turkey
Photo: Homakes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)- 2
- Routes
- 4
- Ports
- 1h 55m
- Avg crossing
- 1
- Vessels
- 1995
- Founded
Turyol is a ferry operator, founded in 1995 and based in Istanbul, Turkey. It operates 2 ferry routes serving 4 ports. Its fleet includes Emine Jale / K. Şevket İyidere / Turyol Lesvos (Turyol Jalem). Customer contact: +908503031010. Across its network, crossings average about 1h 55m.
Live board
Turyol departures today
Filtered to sailings that operate on today's date — open a departure for its full timetable.
Timetables
Which routes does Turyol operate?
2 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaga → Lesvos | 1h 50m | 1 / wk | 1 | Turkey |
| Samos → Seferihisar | 2h | 1 / wk | 1 | Greece |
Aliaga1 route
Samos1 route
Network
Where does Turyol sail?
Turyol sails to 4 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Commuter ferries
- Car ferries (Aegean)
- Bosphorus tours
- Online booking
- Turkey's largest private ferry operator, founded 1995
- Runs Istanbul commuter boats — ~50,000 passengers a day
- Serves ~19 piers across the Bosphorus, Golden Horn and Marmara
- International Aegean lines: Ayvalık–Lesbos, Çeşme–Chios, Kuşadası–Samos
- Fleet of around seventy passenger and car ferries
Fleet
Turyol fleet
1 vessel seen in our schedules.
- Emine Jale / K. Şevket İyidere / Turyol Lesvos (Turyol Jalem)
About
About Turyol
Turyol is the largest private ferry operator in Turkey, with a dual identity: it runs busy commuter boats across the waters of Istanbul and international crossings to the Greek islands of the Aegean. Founded in 1995 and based in Istanbul, it carries around 50,000 passengers a day in the city alone.
Istanbul and the Aegean
In Istanbul, its passenger ferries link some nineteen piers across the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara — Eminönü, Karaköy, Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Beşiktaş and the Princes' Islands among them. On the Aegean it runs Turkey–Greek island lines including Ayvalık–Lesbos, Çeşme–Chios and Kuşadası–Samos, some carrying cars.
Fleet and fares
Turyol runs a large fleet of around seventy vessels, from small commuter ferries to car ferries and tour boats. Istanbul fares are in Turkish lira and the international island tickets in euros, booked through the operator's site.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When was Turyol founded?
Turyol was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.
Where does Turyol sail?
Turyol operates 2 ferry routes and serves 4 ports in Turkey, including Aliaga, Lesvos, Samos, Seferihisar.
How do I contact Turyol?
You can reach Turyol by phone on +908503031010, by email at [email protected], or via their official booking site.
What ships does Turyol operate?
Turyol's fleet seen in our schedules includes Emine Jale / K. Şevket İyidere / Turyol Lesvos (Turyol Jalem).
What facilities are available on Turyol ferries?
Turyol ferries typically offer Commuter ferries, Car ferries (Aegean), Bosphorus tours, Online booking. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Turyol ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Turyol departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Turyol.
How do I find Turyol ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Turyol route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Turyol before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated June 13, 2026.
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