Quick Answer: According to Limni Express's agency announcement dated July 28, 2026, Çanakkale–Lemnos outbound sailings have been canceled. The last sailing for this route will be the Lemnos–Çanakkale return on Wednesday, July 29; this sailing will depart one hour earlier than its usual time, at 15:00. Services in both directions will resume on Monday, August 3, 2026. The reason for the cancellation is adverse weather and sea conditions; requests for changes should be sent to info@limniexpress.com.
This means the route will not operate in either direction for approximately five days, between the evening of July 29 and the morning of August 3. Below, we have listed which sailings fall within this period, date by date.
Which Sailings Are Affected?
The operator's announcement consists of two points:
- Wednesday, July 29 — Lemnos → Çanakkale return: This sailing will operate, but the departure time is 15:00. Our schedule record shows the usual departure time for this sailing as 16:00; passengers need to be at the port one hour earlier.
- Çanakkale → Lemnos outbound sailings: Canceled due to adverse weather. Services will resume on Monday, August 3.
According to the announcement, the first return sailing after July 29 will also be on Monday, August 3.
Çanakkale–Lemnos Sailings Canceled on Which Days? (Date by Date)
Our current Çanakkale–Lemnos schedule record shows outbound sailings on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; return sailings are on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. According to this schedule, the following sailings will not take place on the days covered by the announcement:
| Date | Direction | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 29 | Lemnos → Çanakkale | Will operate — departure 15:00 |
| Thursday, July 30 | Çanakkale → Lemnos | Canceled |
| Friday, July 31 | Lemnos → Çanakkale | Will not operate |
| Saturday, August 1 | Çanakkale → Lemnos | Canceled |
| Sunday, August 2 | Lemnos → Çanakkale | Will not operate |
| Monday, August 3 | Both directions | Sailings resume |
This table was prepared by applying the two date ranges provided by the operator to our weekly schedule. Ticket holders are advised to confirm their specific sailing with the operator.
What Should Ticket Holders Do? Can Refunds Be Obtained?
Limni Express requests that change requests be sent to info@limniexpress.com. Since the announcement was sent to agencies, passengers who purchased their tickets from an agency will get a faster result by contacting their agency first. Including your ticket number, sailing date, and direction in your request will facilitate the process.
Whether a refund or a date change will be applied is at the operator's discretion. In cases of cancellations due to adverse weather, ferry operators usually offer free date changes or refund options.
What Are the Normal Days and Times for the Çanakkale–Lemnos Ferry?
The route is operated by catamaran between Çanakkale Kepez Port and Myrina Port on Lemnos Island. Outbound sailings depart at 10:00 and arrive at the island at 12:30; return sailings depart at 16:00 and arrive at 18:30. The journey takes approximately 2 hours 30 minutes in both directions, and the route carries passengers only — no vehicles are accepted.
For passport and visa procedures (if required), passengers are advised to be at the port 90 minutes before departure for outbound journeys, and 2 hours before for return journeys if they plan to claim VAT refunds (Tax Refund). The season runs until September 20, 2026.
Is a Visa Required to Travel to Lemnos?
Lemnos is among the Greek islands that offer visa-on-arrival for Turkish citizens. For application conditions, required documents, and fees, please refer to our Lemnos (Lemnos) Visa-on-Arrival 2026 guide. For other Greece connections from Çanakkale, the Ferries from Çanakkale to Greece guide will be helpful.
Alternative Routes for Those Who Cannot Wait Until August 3
If you cannot postpone your trip until August 3, there are other crossing points in the Aegean operating on the same days:
- Ayvalık–Lesvos: The most established route departing from Balıkesir, also carrying vehicles. The closest alternative to Çanakkale by road.
- Çeşme–Chios: Car ferry connection to Chios Island via İzmir.
To compare all islands accessible from Turkey, please see our Ferries from Turkey to Greek Islands 2026 guide.
Why Are Weather-Related Cancellations Frequent in the North Aegean?
The meltem and poyraz winds, prevalent in the North Aegean during summer months, are the primary reason for sailing cancellations, especially for catamaran-type fast ferries. Since these vessels are more sensitive to wave height than larger ferries, open-sea sailings can be halted even when routes within the Çanakkale Strait are operating under the same weather conditions.
Should there be any new cancellations, date changes, or additional sailing announcements, you can follow them on our announcements page and the route page. The current status of other ferry routes departing from Çanakkale is also available on the same pages.