Dardanelles Strait Ferry Service Update: August 12, 2026 - Canakkale and Surrounding Areas

As of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, updated information regarding ferry services in the Canakkale Strait has been announced by GESTAŞ Sea Transportation. Accordingly, while services on the Canakkale-Eceabat and Canakkale-Kilitbahir lines continue according to the regular schedule, services on the Lapseki-Gallipoli line are operating without a fixed timetable.

Current Status of Canakkale Strait Lines (August 12, 2026)

According to the information provided for our valued passengers, the status of the main ferry lines in the Canakkale Strait for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, is as follows:

• Canakkale - Eceabat Line: Services on this route are operating according to the established normal schedule. Passengers traveling from Canakkale Pier to Eceabat Pier are advised to check the current timetables.
• Canakkale - Kilitbahir Line: Services between Canakkale and Kilitbahir Pier also continue according to the schedule. This line is an important alternative for reaching Kilitbahir Castle, especially from Canakkale city center.
• Lapseki - Gallipoli Line: Services on this line, operating between Lapseki Pier and Gallipoli Pier, are indicated as 'without a fixed timetable' (saatsiz). This typically means that services run frequently or continuously, adjusted according to demand.

Important Information and Advice for Passengers

It is highly important for passengers traveling through the Canakkale Strait to confirm the most up-to-date service information before making their travel plans. Especially for the Lapseki-Gallipoli line, the 'without a fixed timetable' (saatsiz) indication may mean that instant changes can occur or that the frequency of services is adjusted according to demand.

For detailed information regarding current cancellations, additional services, or schedules, you can call the GESTAŞ Sea Transportation Contact Center at 444 0 752. Additionally, you can access the most up-to-date information by visiting the ferry schedules page on GESTAŞ's official website. Feribotseferleri.com.tr wishes all our passengers pleasant journeys.