Şehir HatlarıAn affiliate of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Şehir Hatları, is concluding its summer schedule and will transition to its winter schedule starting Monday, September 7, 2026. This new period will continue until June 27, 2027 and will maintain uninterrupted sea transportation across Istanbul with an average of 826 daily voyages. Notably, night services on the Bostancı-Princes' Islands line and Istanbul Bosphorus tours will continue throughout the winter.
Şehir Hatları Switches to Winter Schedule: Dates and Details
Şehir Hatları, as Europe's largest public sea transportation provider, has been offering sea transport services in Istanbul for 175 years. With the end of the summer schedule, the winter schedule, commencing on September 7, 2026, and running until June 27, 2027, will be implemented. During this period, Şehir Hatları, serving a total of 32 lines, aims to provide uninterrupted transportation for Istanbul residents with an annual passenger capacity of approximately 40 million. An average of 826 daily voyages will be organized throughout the winter schedule.
Scope and Duration of the Winter Schedule
The new winter schedule includes the departure times and frequencies of ferries operating from piers across Istanbul. In addition to meeting passengers' daily transportation needs, tourist-oriented services will also continue under this schedule. Especially on busy routes, such as Kadıköy - Eminönü and Üsküdar - Eminönü, services will continue uninterrupted with adjustments suitable for winter conditions.
Night Services Continue Throughout Winter
Considering passengers' nighttime transportation needs, Şehir Hatları has decided to continue its night services during the winter period. This service will be provided uninterrupted on specific lines and days.
Uninterrupted Night Transportation on the Bostancı-Princes' Islands Line
- Bostancı-Princes' Islands Ring line night services will continue daily throughout the winter. This will provide transportation options for residents and visitors of the Princes' Islands even late at night.
Weekend Night Services on the Kadıköy-Karaköy-Beşiktaş Line
- On the Kadıköy-Karaköy-Beşiktaş line, services connecting Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday nights will also continue throughout the winter period. This line offers an important alternative, especially for Istanbul residents participating in weekend social activities.
Bosphorus Tours and Sea Taxi Services
For those wishing to explore Istanbul's unique beauties from the sea, Şehir Hatları's Bosphorus Tours and the practical transportation solution of Sea Taxi services will also be active throughout the winter.
Bosphorus Tours for Istanbul's Beauties
- Both the Long Bosphorus Tour and the Short Bosphorus Tour will operate once daily during the winter period, continuing to offer visitors the historical and natural beauties of the Istanbul Bosphorus.
Sea Taxis Available 24/7
- In addition to scheduled services, Şehir Hatları's Sea Taxis will continue to serve Istanbul residents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without interruption. This service offers a practical solution, especially for those with urgent or flexible transportation needs.
What Should Passengers Do? How to Access the Schedule?
Various channels are available for passengers to easily access up-to-date information regarding the new winter schedule. The new schedule booklet can be obtained from all Şehir Hatları piers, its official website, mobile application, and social media accounts. Information can also be obtained through the Alo 153 Solution Center. Passengers are strongly advised to check the current schedule before traveling for any potential changes in departure times.