According to the latest statement from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Akgünler Denizcilik has decided to resume its sea services between the TRNC and Turkey starting from September 1, 2026. This development aims to resolve the uncertainty in sea transport following the ship disaster off Kyrenia. Meanwhile, Filo Denizcilik's services have been suspended until further notice. To reduce congestion and mitigate passenger inconvenience, Pegasus Airlines and AJet Airlines also announced they would operate four additional flights each for September 1, 2026, and have started selling discounted tickets for these flights.
Akgünler Denizcilik Services Resume
Following the unfortunate ship disaster, a significant step has been taken in sea transport between the TRNC and Turkey. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport's announcement, Akgünler Denizcilik will resume its services starting from September 1, 2026. The company's service routes will be determined by the Coast Guard Command to ensure safety. This decision is particularly important for passengers traveling to or from the TRNC during peak times such as summer and holidays. Passengers are advised to follow Akgünler Denizcilik's official channels for up-to-date information on service times and routes. Special attention should be paid to current announcements for popular routes such as Taşucu - Kyrenia and Kyrenia - Taşucu.
Filo Denizcilik Services Suspended
The Ministry's statement also indicated that Filo Denizcilik's services between the TRNC and Turkey have been suspended until further notice. This situation requires passengers with travel plans with Filo Denizcilik to consider alternative transportation options. No date has been provided for when Filo Denizcilik's services will resume. To avoid inconvenience, it is crucial for passengers to check official announcements from the relevant operators before their travel.
Additional Air Travel Options: Reinforcement from Pegasus and AJet
In addition to these changes in sea transport, airline companies have also stepped in to alleviate passenger congestion. Pegasus Airlines and AJet Airlines announced that they would operate four additional flights each solely for September 1, 2026, and have started selling discounted tickets for these flights. These additional flights are aimed at reducing the existing travel density and mitigating the inconvenience for passengers unable to travel by sea. Passengers wishing to benefit from these extra flights are advised to secure their tickets promptly.
What Should Passengers Do?
- Passengers traveling with Akgünler Denizcilik should confirm current schedules and reservation information for services starting from September 1, 2026, through Akgünler Denizcilik's official website or authorized agents.
- Passengers with travel plans with Filo Denizcilik should consider alternative transportation options due to the suspension of services and contact the company for ticket refunds/changes.
- Passengers considering air travel on September 1, 2026, can visit the websites of Pegasus Airlines and AJet Airlines for information on their additional flights and discounted ticket opportunities.
- For all current ferry announcements and travel information, you can follow feribotseferleri.com.tr.