GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımOn Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to an announcement made by GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım, updated information regarding ferry services on the Çanakkale Strait and Gökçeada lines has been shared. Accordingly, while the Çanakkale - Kilitbahir and Çanakkale - Eceabat lines operate on their regular schedule, the Lapseki - Gelibolu line continues without a fixed timetable. Additionally, extra services are announced for the Kabatepe - Gökçeada line. The announcement mentioned a possible cancellation on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada line, but details were incomplete; passengers are strongly advised to check GESTAŞ's official channels for current and complete information.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 Strait Line Ferry Schedule Information
As of Saturday, October 3, 2026, ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait are planned as follows:
- Services on the Çanakkale - Kilitbahir line will be operated according to the schedule.
- Services on the Çanakkale - Eceabat line will continue according to the schedule.
- Services on the Lapseki - Gelibolu line will continue without a fixed timetable, based on demand. This line typically operates continuously to facilitate vehicle and passenger crossings.
Kabatepe - Gökçeada Line Extra Services
On the same day, Saturday, October 3, 2026, extra services have been announced for the line between Kabatepe Pier and Gökçeada Pier. These additional services offer alternative times for travel to or from the island:
- Departures from Gökçeada: 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
- Departures from Kabatepe: 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
These extra services provide significant convenience, especially during weekend peak times, to prevent passenger inconvenience.
Important Notice Regarding Kabatepe - Gökçeada Line Cancellation Information
The GESTAŞ announcement included a heading "CANCELLATION INFORMATION FOR KABATEPE-GÖKÇEADA LINE;" but provided no further details. This indicates that a potential cancellation was intended to be announced, but the details are missing. Passengers traveling to Gökçeada are strongly advised to check GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım's official website or call center to confirm if there are any planned cancellations on this line. Ferry services may change instantly due to weather conditions or operational reasons.
Important Notes for Passengers
- All passengers are advised to check GESTAŞ's official announcements and current schedule information before their travel.
- Particular attention should be paid to potential changes at busy points like Eceabat Pier and Çanakkale Pier.
- Vehicle passengers are recommended to arrive at the piers early to avoid potential delays due to congestion.