İDO İstanbul Deniz OtobüsleriDue to anticipated adverse weather conditions in the Northern Aegean Sea, some ferry services planned for tomorrow on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada line have been canceled. According to an announcement by GESTAŞ AŞ, the 07:00 and 11:00 sailings from Kabatepe, and the 09:00 and 13:00 sailings from Gökçeada, will not operate due to the expected storm. Furthermore, due to the storm affecting the Sea of Marmara, İDO Istanbul Fast Ferries and Bursa Fast Ferries (BUDO) have also announced the cancellation of some of their services today.
Canceled Kabatepe-Gökçeada Sailings (Tomorrow)
According to a statement from GESTAŞ AŞ, which provides sea transportation in the Çanakkale Strait and island routes, the following cancellations apply to ferry services between Kabatepe and Gökçeada for tomorrow:
- From Kabatepe: 07:00 and 11:00
- From Gökçeada: 09:00 and 13:00
GESTAŞ has stated that all other scheduled services will proceed as planned. Passengers are strongly advised to check the latest status on the official GESTAŞ website before their journey.
Today's Cancellations for İDO and BUDO
The storm affecting the southern Sea of Marmara has also negatively impacted services by Istanbul Fast Ferries (İDO) and Bursa Fast Ferries (BUDO). Both companies have announced the cancellation of some of their services today.
İDO's Canceled Services Today:
- 16:00 Avşa-Marmara-Yenikapı-Bostancı
- 17:35 Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Armutlu-Bursa
- 18:00 Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Bandırma
- 18:30 Bursa-Armutlu-Yenikapı-Kadıköy-Kabataş
BUDO's Canceled Services Today:
What Should Passengers Do?
Such disruptions in sea transportation are common, especially due to storms and adverse weather conditions. It is crucial for passengers with travel plans to check the official announcements and service status of the relevant ferry or fast ferry operator before departing. Companies like İDO and BUDO typically share up-to-date service information instantly via their websites and mobile applications.
General Information About the Kabatepe-Gökçeada Line
Ferries departing from Kabatepe Pier on Çanakkale's Aegean coast provide transportation to Gökçeada, Turkey's largest island. This route is a vital link for both island residents and tourists. The Kabatepe - Gökçeada line, operated by GESTAŞ AŞ, provides regular services throughout the year, but cancellations can occur during winter months or in adverse weather conditions. Ensuring safety in inter-island transportation is always a priority.
Note: The last update time for financial data in the original source of this news is stated as 12:16.