Kınalıada

Istanbul neighbourhood guide · Adalar · Islands side · Updated 2026

The closest island to the city, with reddish cliffs, easy beaches and a relaxed Armenian community heritage.

What to see

Reddish coastal cliffs
Easy-reach swimming beaches
Short ferry from the centre

Where it is

Kınalıada is a neighbourhood of Adalar, on the Islands side of Istanbul. Buy an İstanbulkart for the metro, tram, ferries and buses to reach it.

See it live

Check Adalar live on the City OS map for current traffic, weather and the nearest transit around Kınalıada.