GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımAccording to the latest announcement from GESTAŞ Sea Transportation, as of Friday, August 21, 2026, the main ferry routes in the Çanakkale Strait, namely Çanakkale - Eceabat, Çanakkale - Kilitbahir, and Lapseki - Gallipoli, are operating smoothly according to schedule. Additionally, on the route between Kabatepe Port and Gökçeada Port, extra services will be arranged on Monday, August 24, 2026 and Tuesday, August 25, 2026 to accommodate passenger demand.
Current Status on Çanakkale Strait Routes
For Friday, August 21, 2026, GESTAŞ Sea Transportation has confirmed that all main routes operating in the Çanakkale Strait are continuing as planned. This is positive news for locals who rely on ferries for daily transportation and for tourists visiting the region. Specifically, there are no disruptions to services from Çanakkale Port and Lapseki Port.
Additional Services for Kabatepe - Gökçeada Route
An important announcement for passengers traveling to Gökçeada concerns the additional services on the Kabatepe - Gökçeada route. To meet high demand and facilitate passenger access to the island:
- Monday, August 24, 2026:
- Extra service from Kabatepe to Gökçeada at 05:00.
- Extra service from Gökçeada to Kabatepe at 05:00.
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026:
- Extra service from Kabatepe to Gökçeada at 05:00.
- Extra service from Gökçeada to Kabatepe at 05:00.
These additional services will greatly benefit passengers needing to travel to the island, especially for returns after the weekend or early morning weekday travel. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys considering these extra services.
Important Information for Passengers and Contact
GESTAŞ aims to provide all passengers with a safe and comfortable travel experience. To access the most current and detailed information regarding services, passengers are advised to use GESTAŞ Sea Transportation's official communication channels directly. For information on cancellations/additional services and all other inquiries, you can call the GESTAŞ Contact Center at 444 0 752. Furthermore, current service schedules can be found on GESTAŞ's official website under the "Sefer Tarifeleri" (Service Schedules) section.