Ferry services operated by Limni Express between Çanakkale Kepez Port and Lemnos Island, Greece, have been mutually cancelled between Thursday, August 13 and Sunday, August 16 due to adverse weather conditions. These cancellations cover both outbound and inbound services, and the route is expected to return to its normal schedule on Monday, August 17.
Cancelled Service Details
According to the current schedule, the following services will not operate due to adverse weather:
- Thursday, August 13 — Departure from Çanakkale Kepez to Lemnos, at 10:00
- Friday, August 14 — Departure from Lemnos to Çanakkale Kepez, at 16:00
- Saturday, August 15 — Departure from Çanakkale Kepez to Lemnos, at 10:00
- Sunday, August 16 — Departure from Lemnos to Çanakkale Kepez, at 16:00
Under normal circumstances, services on the Çanakkale - Lemnos route depart from Kepez on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00; while in the Lemnos - Çanakkale direction, they depart from Lemnos on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 16:00. In this situation, the first service after the cancellations is expected to depart from Kepez Port on Monday, August 17 at 10:00.
Important Information and Actions for Passengers
Passengers planning to travel with Limni Express on these dates are advised to follow the steps below to avoid any inconvenience:
- Passengers who have purchased tickets for the cancelled services must contact Limni Express's sales channels or authorized agents directly for ticket refunds or date changes.
- Lemnos Island is one of the popular destinations where a visa-on-arrival is applied for Turkish citizens. Passengers changing their travel dates must re-check their visa validity periods and make necessary arrangements in case of an expiry.
- In case of weather-related cancellations, the cancellation period may be extended if adverse conditions persist. For current service status and new announcements, it is recommended to regularly follow our Çanakkale – Lemnos ferry schedules page and the operator's official communication channels. Additionally, it would be beneficial to learn about passenger rights in case of ferry service cancellation.
You can find more detailed information about the general operation of the route, ticket prices, and visa-on-arrival procedures on the Limni Express company page. For all current announcements, you can visit our Announcements page.