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Kınalıada
The closest island
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Image courtesy of © Anil Öztas · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Kınalıada
Kınalıada is the first stop of the island ferries and the closest to the city. Its name comes from the reddish, henna-coloured earth of its hills. It is quieter than the larger islands, with a seafront promenade and simple restaurants.
Why it's on our list
- First ferry stop
- Quiet
- Seafront walks
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kınalıada before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kınalıada are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Blue Mosque12 kmCar or taxi 40 min
- Hagia Sophia13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Basilica Cistern13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Topkapı Palace13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Grand Bazaar13 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Spice Bazaar14 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Galata Bridge14 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque14 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Galata Tower14 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace15 kmCar or taxi 48 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)22 kmCar or taxi 68 min