Effective Tuesday, September 1, 2026, significant changes are occurring on some routes operated by GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım. While morning services departing from Avşa, Marmara, and Balıklı on the Southern Marmara Islands route have been cancelled, additional reciprocal services have been added to the Kabatepe-Gökçeada route. Services on the Strait routes are generally continuing as per schedule.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Service Status
GESTAŞ has published updates for various routes for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. It is important for passengers to consider these announcements before making their travel plans.
Current Service Information on Strait Routes
Ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait are continuing as follows, effective Tuesday, September 1, 2026:
- Çanakkale - Eceabat route services are operating as per schedule. This route provides an important connection between Çanakkale city center and Eceabat Pier.
- Çanakkale - Kilitbahir route services are also continuing as per schedule.
- Lapseki - Gelibolu route services are continuing without a fixed schedule. Passengers traveling on this route are advised to check the official channels of GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım for the latest status.
Cancelled Service Information on the Southern Marmara Islands Route
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, some services on the Southern Marmara Islands route have been cancelled. This situation particularly affects passengers traveling between the islands:
- The 06:00 departure service from Avşa has been CANCELLED.
- The 06:45 departure service from Marmara has been CANCELLED.
- The 07:45 departure service from Balıklı has been CANCELLED.
However, it has been stated that the 11:00 departure service from Erdek will operate as scheduled. These changes on the islands route necessitate residents and holidaymakers to review their travel plans.
Additional Service Information on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada Route
On the Kabatepe route, which provides access to Gökçeada, additional services will be arranged on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. These additional services have been put in place to meet increased passenger demand or to resolve potential disruptions:
- An additional service will be operated from Kabatepe at 05:00.
- An additional service will be operated from Gökçeada at 05:00.
These additional services provide significant convenience for passengers traveling to Gökçeada.
Important Information and Contact for Passengers
GESTAŞ invites all passengers to follow the latest service information. It should be noted that last-minute changes may occur, especially due to weather conditions or operational reasons. For cancellations, additional service information, and more, passengers are advised to call the GESTAŞ Contact Center directly.
- GESTAŞ Contact Center: 444 0 752
- Official Service Schedules: You can visit the service schedules section on GESTAŞ's official website.
To avoid any disruptions to your travel plans, checking the latest announcements before departure is the most prudent approach. As Feribotseferleri.com.tr, we wish all our passengers a pleasant journey.