GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımGESTAŞ Sea Transportation has announced the current status of ferry services on the Çanakkale Strait and Islands lines as of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, and some schedule changes effective from September 14, 2026. While time adjustments have been made particularly on the Çanakkale - Eceabat line, schedule changes have also been brought to passengers' attention for the Geyikli - Bozcaada and Kabatepe - Gökçeada lines. It is important for passengers to check the updated schedules before making their travel plans.
Current Strait Line Service Status (September 9, 2026)
As of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, GESTAŞ's services on the Strait lines continue as follows:
- Services on the Çanakkale - Eceabat line are operating according to the schedule.
- Services on the Çanakkale - Kilitbahir line continue according to the schedule.
- On the Lapseki - Gelibolu line, services are operating without a fixed timetable, meaning at intervals determined by demand and current conditions. Passengers traveling on this line are advised to follow announcements at the pier or contact GESTAŞ.
Schedule Changes Effective from September 14, 2026
Effective from Monday, September 14, 2026, new arrangements will come into effect on some lines:
- Çanakkale - Eceabat Line: The 15:00 and 17:00 departures from Eceabat Pier have been updated to 15:05 and 17:05, respectively. Passengers traveling from Eceabat to Çanakkale must take these time changes into account.
- Geyikli - Bozcaada and Kabatepe - Gökçeada Lines: There are also schedule changes for services to these islands. However, detailed time information is not included in this announcement. Passengers should use GESTAŞ's official website or mobile application to access current and detailed schedule information.
Important Information for Passengers and Contact
For instant cancellations, additional service information, or other current announcements regarding ferry services, it is crucial for passengers to follow GESTAŞ Sea Transportation's official channels. It should be remembered that sudden changes in services may occur, especially due to adverse weather conditions or operational reasons.
Detailed ferry schedules and current information can be accessed via GESTAŞ's official website or through the 'Sefer Saatleri' (Departure Times) section of its mobile application. Additionally, for cancellation/additional service information and other inquiries, you can call the GESTAŞ Communication Center at 444 0 752.