GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımGESTAŞ Sea Transportation announced the current ferry schedule status for its Çanakkale Strait lines for Friday, September 18, 2026, and a time change for the Geyikli - Bozcaada line on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Furthermore, it announced that the online reservation system for return journeys from Bozcaada ended as of September 15, 2026, and passengers can now travel on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friday, September 18, 2026 Strait Line Schedule Information
As of Friday, September 18, 2026, the current status of ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait is as follows:
- Services on the Çanakkale - Kilitbahir line continue according to the published schedule.
- Services on the Çanakkale - Eceabat line also operate according to the schedule.
- On the Lapseki - Gelibolu line, services operate without a fixed timetable, running continuously based on demand rather than a set schedule. Passengers traveling on this line are advised to follow local announcements for the latest status.
Saturday, September 19, 2026 Geyikli - Bozcaada Line Time Change
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, a significant time change will be made on the Geyikli - Bozcaada ferry line. Accordingly:
- The 23:00 service scheduled to depart from Geyikli Pier will be operated at 23:59. This change is particularly important for passengers planning to travel to Bozcaada late at night.
Online Reservations for Bozcaada Returns Concluded
With the end of the summer season, the online reservation system for return journeys from Bozcaada has concluded as of September 15, 2026. From this date forward, passengers returning from Bozcaada to the mainland will travel on a first-come, first-served basis without online reservations. Passengers are advised to arrive at the pier early, considering potential crowds.
Additional Information and Contact
For possible cancellations, additional service information, and all other current announcements, it is highly important for passengers to follow the official communication channels of GESTAŞ Sea Transportation. To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information, you can call the GESTAŞ Communication Center at 444 0 752.