GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımGESTAŞ Sea Transportation has updated the ferry service status for the Dardanelles Strait and Geyikli-Bozcaada lines for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. According to this announcement, the Çanakkale-Kilitbahir and Çanakkale-Eceabat lines are operating as per schedule, while services on the Lapseki-Gelibolu line continue on an unscheduled basis. Additionally, an extra ferry service will be arranged from Geyikli to Bozcaada at 06:15. Another important change is that the online reservation system for returns from Bozcaada has ended as of September 15, 2026.
Dardanelles Strait Line Service Status for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
As of Wednesday, September 16, 2026, ferry services on the Dardanelles Strait lines operated by GESTAŞ Sea Transportation are planned as follows:
- Çanakkale - Kilitbahir Line: Services continue as per schedule.
- Çanakkale - Eceabat Line: Services continue as per schedule.
- Lapseki - Gelibolu Line: Services continue on an unscheduled basis. Passengers traveling on this line are advised to confirm the current status through GESTAŞ's official channels.
Additional Service Announcement for Geyikli - Bozcaada Line
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, an additional service will be arranged from Geyikli to Bozcaada. The time for this additional service is:
- From Geyikli: 06:15
This additional service will provide significant convenience for passengers wishing to reach Bozcaada, especially in the early morning hours. Passengers are advised to arrive early at Geyikli Pier to avoid congestion.
Online Reservation System for Bozcaada Returns Has Ended
With the end of the summer season, the online reservation system applied for returns from Bozcaada has been terminated as of September 15, 2026. From this date onwards, passengers wishing to travel from Bozcaada to the mainland (towards Geyikli) will make their crossings on a first-come, first-served basis.
This change indicates that the reservation system, implemented to manage the high demand experienced especially during summer months, has transformed into a more flexible structure for the off-season. Passengers may need to arrive early at Bozcaada Pier and wait in line.
Important Information and Contact
It is highly important to follow GESTAŞ's official announcements to get up-to-date information regarding any cancellations, additional services, or schedule changes. For detailed information and your questions, you can call the GESTAŞ Contact Center at 444 0 752. We wish you pleasant journeys.