GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımAccording to a recent announcement by GESTAS Sea Transportation, as of Saturday, October 10, 2026, services on the Çanakkale - Kilitbahir and Çanakkale - Eceabat routes in the Çanakkale Strait continue according to schedule. The Lapseki - Gelibolu route operates on an unscheduled basis. Furthermore, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the 07:45 and 20:30 services from Paşalimanı (Balıklı) Island on the Southern Marmara Islands route have been cancelled.
Current Service Status for Çanakkale Strait Routes (Saturday, October 10, 2026)
For Saturday, October 10, 2026, GESTAS Sea Transportation has provided information regarding the current status of ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait. Accordingly:
- Çanakkale - Kilitbahir Route: Services are being operated according to the determined schedule.
- Çanakkale - Eceabat Route: Services on this route also continue according to schedule.
- Lapseki - Gelibolu Route: Services on this route are being maintained on an unscheduled basis. Passengers are advised to check GESTAS official sources for the latest status.
Service Time Change on the Southern Marmara Islands Route (Sunday, October 11, 2026)
As of Sunday, October 11, 2026, a significant service change has been announced for the Southern Marmara Islands route:
- Cancelled Services from Paşalimanı (Balıklı) Island: The Sunday services scheduled for 07:45 and 20:30 will not be operated as of Sunday, October 11, 2026. This change particularly affects passengers traveling to Marmara Island and its vicinity.
Important Information and Contact for Passengers
Such changes in ferry services necessitate real-time information tracking, especially for passengers with travel plans. To prevent passenger inconvenience, GESTAS recommends the following channels for accessing up-to-date information:
- GESTAS Contact Center: For information on cancellations, additional services, and all other details, you can call the GESTAS Contact Center at 444 0 752.
- Official Ferry Schedules: Current ferry schedules are available at gdu.com.tr/gduonline/sefer-tarifeleri.
It is of great importance for passengers to check the current status of the relevant route before their journey to prevent potential disruptions. GESTAS wishes all its passengers a pleasant journey.