GESTAS Deniz Ulaşım has made adjustments to some ferry times on the Çanakkale-Eceabat route starting from September 14, 2026. The 15:00 and 17:00 departures from Eceabat Pier have been updated to 15:05 and 17:05, respectively, effective from the same date. Passengers are advised to review their travel plans according to these changes. Additionally, as of Thursday, September 10, 2026, the status of GESTAS's other routes in the Çanakkale Strait and schedule changes for island routes have also been announced.
Current Status of Strait Routes as of Thursday, September 10, 2026
According to the announcement made by GESTAS Deniz Ulaşım, the status of ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait as of Thursday, September 10, 2026, is as follows:
- Çanakkale-Eceabat Route: Services continue as per schedule.
- Çanakkale-Kilitbahir Route: Services on this route are also operating as per schedule. You can check the current schedules for Çanakkale-Kilitbahir services.
- Lapseki-Gelibolu Route: Services between Lapseki and Gelibolu continue without being tied to a specific time. Passengers traveling on this route are advised to monitor the real-time status at the piers.
Ferry Time Changes Effective from September 14, 2026
Significant schedule changes will be implemented on some routes starting from Monday, September 14, 2026:
Çanakkale-Eceabat Route Ferry Time Update
On the Çanakkale-Eceabat route, the times of some departures from Eceabat have been rearranged:
- The service planned for 15:00 from Eceabat will be carried out at 15:05 starting from 14.09.2026.
- The service planned for 17:00 from Eceabat will be carried out at 17:05 starting from 14.09.2026.
Schedule Changes on Other Routes
As of the same date, there are also schedule changes on the following routes. However, specific time information is not included in the announcement:
- Geyikli-Bozcaada Route: Schedule changes are in effect for Bozcaada services.
- Kabatepe-Gökçeada Route: A new schedule will also be applied for Gökçeada services.
Important Information and Contact for Passengers
It is highly important for all our passengers to check the current ferry schedules before planning their journeys. Especially for those traveling on the mentioned routes, it is recommended to use the following resources to prevent potential inconveniences:
- Official Website and Mobile App: You can access the most current and detailed schedule information via the official GESTAS website or through the "Ferry Times" section of the GESTAŞ mobile application.
- GESTAS Communication Center: For cancellation/additional service information, instant updates, and all other inquiries, you can call the GESTAŞ Communication Center at 444 0 752.
Feribotseferleri.com.tr wishes all passengers a pleasant journey.