According to an announcement made by GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım, a significant number of ferry services on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada line have been cancelled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, primarily due to adverse weather conditions. However, services on the same line will continue at specific times. While the Çanakkale Strait routes, Çanakkale-Kilitbahir and Çanakkale-Eceabat, are operating according to schedule, the Lapseki-Gallipoli line is operating without a fixed schedule. Cancellation information for the Southern Marmara Islands line was incomplete in the announcement.
Current Status on Çanakkale Strait Lines (01.10.2026)
As of Thursday, October 1, 2026, there are no general disruptions to ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait. Services from Çanakkale Pier to Kilitbahir Pier and Eceabat Pier are continuing as per the published schedule. There are no changes for passengers traveling on these routes.
On the other hand, the ferry line between Lapseki and Gallipoli is operating 'without a fixed schedule'. This means that services may be arranged based on demand or operational status, rather than a specific timetable. Passengers planning to use this route are strongly advised to confirm current service information through GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım's official channels or at the piers before their journey.
Cancellations and Operational Services on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada Line (01.10.2026)
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, many services on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada line have been cancelled due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. The cancellation and operational service information for passengers planning to travel to Gökçeada is provided below:
Cancelled Services:
- From Kabatepe: 07:00, 10:00, 16:00, 19:00, 21:00
- From Gökçeada: 07:00, 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 21:00
The services at the times mentioned above have been cancelled considering passenger and maritime safety.
Operational Services:
Despite the cancellations, the following services will be carried out on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada line on the same day:
- From Kabatepe: 13:00, 17:00
- From Gökçeada: 11:00, 15:00
Passengers traveling to Gökçeada should adjust their plans according to these times and follow GESTAŞ's official communication channels for any potential new announcements. It is recommended to contact the operator's website or call center to access all up-to-date information, including return services.
Regarding the Southern Marmara Islands Line
The announcement began to provide cancellation information for the Southern Marmara Islands line, but the details remained incomplete. Passengers traveling on this route should check GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım's official announcements and website directly for current and complete information. As Feribotseferleri.com.tr, we will continue to monitor new developments on this route.