GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımGESTAS Deniz Ulaşım announced that it will organize additional services on the Kabatepe-Gökçeada route as of Sunday, August 9, 2026. At the same time, it was reported that the Çanakkale - Eceabat and Çanakkale - Kilitbahir routes in the Dardanelles Strait continue according to schedule, while services on the Lapseki - Gelibolu route are operating without a fixed timetable. Passengers must follow current announcements before making their travel plans.
Current Service Status on Dardanelles Strait Routes (Sunday, August 9, 2026)
As of Sunday, August 9, 2026, services on the Dardanelles Strait routes operated by GESTAŞ continue as follows:
- Çanakkale - Eceabat Route: Services are operating according to schedule.
- Çanakkale - Kilitbahir Route: Services are operating according to schedule.
- Lapseki - Gelibolu Route: Services continue on this route, but operate without a specific timetable. Passengers are advised to obtain real-time information from GESTAS official channels.
Extra Sailings on the Kabatepe - Gökçeada Route
To meet high demand, GESTAS is organizing extra sailings between Kabatepe Pier and Gökçeada Pier. Details of the extra sailings are as follows:
Extra Sailings for Sunday, August 9, 2026 (Today):
- Departures from Kabatepe: 06:00, 10:00, and 14:00
- Departures from Gökçeada: 08:00, 12:00, and 16:00
Extra Sailings for Monday, August 10, 2026:
- Departures from Kabatepe: 05:00
- Departures from Gökçeada: 05:00
Extra Sailings for Tuesday, August 11, 2026:
- Departures from Kabatepe: 05:00
- Departures from Gökçeada: 05:00
Important Information for Passengers
For instant changes or extra sailing announcements that may occur in ferry services, it is crucial for passengers to always check GESTAS Deniz Ulaşım's official website or the GESTAŞ Communication Center (444 0 752). Especially during peak seasons or adverse weather conditions, there may be variations in sailing times.
You can access current sailing schedules via GESTAŞ's official website. Confirming this information before your journey is a critical step to prevent potential disruptions.