GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımGESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım will implement a new schedule on the Kabatepe–Gökçeada and Geyikli–Bozcaada ferry lines starting Monday, September 14, 2026. This change introduces adjustments to service frequency as the summer season concludes, while the current summer schedule will remain valid until the evening of September 13, 2026. It is important for passengers and those traveling to the islands to carefully check the updated times.
Kabatepe – Gökçeada Line New Service Hours (Effective September 14, 2026)
Services operating from Çanakkale's Kabatepe Pier to Gökçeada and vice versa will follow different schedules depending on the day of the week. Departure times are the same for both directions.
Weekdays (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- 07:00
- 10:00
- 13:00
- 16:00
- 19:00
- 21:00
On this line, the number of weekday services has been reduced from 10 in the summer schedule to 6. The 05:00 and 23:00 services, which were part of the summer schedule, have been cancelled.
Weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 11:00
- 13:00
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 19:00
- 21:00
The number of weekend services has been set at 8. Passengers traveling to Gökçeada can follow the updated schedules for the Kabatepe-Gökçeada and Gökçeada-Kabatepe lines on our website.
Geyikli – Bozcaada Line New Service Hours (Effective September 14, 2026)
Changes have also been made to services operating from Geyikli Pier to Bozcaada, one of Turkey's most beautiful islands, and vice versa. The hourly services during the summer period have been reduced to once every two hours with the new schedule.
Departures from Geyikli
- 08:00
- 10:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 16:00
- 18:00
- 20:00
- 23:00*
Departures from Bozcaada
- 07:00
- 09:00
- 11:00
- 13:00
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 19:00
- 22:00*
* The 23:00 (Geyikli departure) and 22:00 (Bozcaada departure) services marked with an asterisk will only operate on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can check the updated service times for the Geyikli-Bozcaada and Bozcaada-Geyikli lines on our website.
Important Information and Recommendations for Passengers
Such adjustments to ferry services during seasonal transitions are important for island residents and visitors to monitor closely. With GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım's new schedule:
- Passengers planning vehicle crossings are strongly advised to make reservations in advance, especially on weekends and during this period of reduced service frequency, to avoid congestion.
- Adverse weather conditions such as southerly (lodos) and northerly (poyraz) winds can cause delays or cancellations in sea transport. Therefore, it is crucial to confirm the current service status and weather forecasts before traveling.
- You can track all updated service times and potential changes on the relevant line pages at feribotseferleri.com.tr or in the all announcements section.