GESTAŞ Deniz UlaşımAccording to the latest announcement by GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım, as of Friday, August 28, 2026, services on the Canakkale Strait routes are continuing as scheduled. Specifically, the Canakkale - Eceabat route is operating normally, while services on the Lapseki - Gelibolu and Canakkale - Kilitbahir routes are operating on a flexible schedule. Furthermore, additional services will be organized on the Kabatepe - Gokceada route on August 28, 30, and 31, depending on demand.
Friday, August 28, 2026: Dardanelles Strait Route Service Information
As of Friday, August 28, 2026 (today), ferry services in the Canakkale Strait are planned as follows:
- Canakkale - Eceabat Route: Services are operating according to the schedule.
- Lapseki - Gelibolu Route: Services are operating on a flexible schedule (depending on demand).
- Canakkale - Kilitbahir Route: Services are operating on a flexible schedule (depending on demand).
Kabatepe - Gokceada Route Additional Service Details
To meet high passenger demand, GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım will organize additional services on the Kabatepe - Gokceada route on specific dates. Passengers are advised to plan their travels according to these additional services.
- August 28, 2026 Friday (Today) Additional Services:
- From Kabatepe: At 04:00, 08:00, and 12:00
- From Gokceada: At 10:00 and 14:00
- August 30, 2026 Sunday Additional Services:
- From Kabatepe: At 08:00 and 10:00
- From Gokceada: At 06:00 and 08:00
- August 31, 2026 Monday Additional Services:
- From Kabatepe: At 05:00 and 08:00
- From Gokceada: At 05:00 and 06:00
Important Information and Contact for Passengers
It is highly important for our passengers to check current service information before their travels. Please note that sudden changes in service times may occur due to adverse weather conditions or operational needs. For the most up-to-date cancellation/additional service announcements and detailed schedules, it is recommended to use GESTAŞ's official communication channels.
For more information or to submit your questions, you can call the GESTAŞ Communication Center at 444 0 752. Additionally, you can access current service schedules at gdu.com.tr. We wish all our passengers a pleasant journey.