GESTAŞ Maritime Transport has announced the current status of its ferry services on the Çanakkale Strait lines as of Friday, October 23, 2026. According to this announcement, services on the Çanakkale - Kilitbahir and Çanakkale - Eceabat lines continue according to schedule, while services on the Lapseki - Gelibolu line are operating without a fixed timetable. Passengers are advised to check the latest status before planning their journey.
GESTAŞ Ferry Service Information for Friday, October 23, 2026
GESTAŞ Maritime Transport, which operates the vital transportation network of the Çanakkale Strait, has shared the status of its ferry services for Friday, October 23, 2026. According to this information:
- Çanakkale - Kilitbahir Line: Services continue regularly as scheduled. Passengers traveling from Çanakkale Pier to Kilitbahir Pier can travel according to the current timetable.
- Çanakkale - Eceabat Line: Services on this line also continue according to schedule. Passengers traveling to Eceabat Pier should follow the latest timetables.
- Lapseki - Gelibolu Line: Services are operating without a fixed timetable. This means that services are arranged without adhering to a specific timetable, depending on demand or operational status. Passengers traveling between Lapseki Pier and Gelibolu Pier are advised to pay attention to announcements at the piers and instructions from staff.
Important Information and Contact for Passengers
GESTAŞ recommends that passengers monitor the current status, especially for the Lapseki - Gelibolu line, where services continue without a fixed timetable. Due to unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions, or operational changes, instant variations in service times may occur. In such cases, you can use the following channels to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information:
- GESTAŞ Contact Center: For cancellation/additional service information and all other inquiries, you can call the GESTAŞ Contact Center at 444 0 752.
- Online Ferry Timetables: You can access current ferry timetables and potential changes via GESTAŞ's official website at https://gdu.com.tr/gduonline/sefer-tarifeleri.
Ferry services in the Çanakkale Strait are a vital means of transportation for both locals and visitors. GESTAŞ wishes its passengers a pleasant journey and once again emphasizes the importance of checking for current information before traveling.