Şehir HatlarıHeavy fog that enveloped Istanbul as of 08:16 AM on Monday, August 03, 2026, has severely disrupted sea transportation. Due to reduced visibility and the closure of the Istanbul Bosphorus to transit vessel traffic, Şehir Hatları has cancelled numerous ferry services until further notice. This situation has particularly affected Istanbul residents planning to commute to work or school in the morning hours.
The fog, which had been affecting the Bosphorus line since the night, intensified in the morning hours, causing even the 15 July Martyrs Bridge to disappear from view. With safe navigation conditions in sea traffic no longer present, authorities completely closed the Istanbul Bosphorus to transit vessel traffic. Such weather conditions pose a significant risk to life and property safety in maritime activities, making service cancellations inevitable.
In a statement released on its official website, Şehir Hatları announced, "Due to unfavorable weather conditions (fog), our services listed below will not be operated until further notice." This statement indicates that the cancellations are temporary and services may resume once the fog dissipates. It is crucial for passengers to follow current announcements and service information to avoid inconvenience.
Cancelled Şehir Hatları Services
The following services have been cancelled on Monday, August 03, 2026, due to heavy fog:
- Kadıköy-Kabataş
- Kadıköy-Beşiktaş
- Kadıköy-Karaköy-Eminönü
- Üsküdar-Karaköy-Eminönü
- Üsküdar-Haliç
- Kadıköy-Haliç
- Beşiktaş-Haliç
- Kadıköy-Üsküdar-Ortaköy
- Kadıköy-Beşiktaş-İstinye-Sarıyer
- Küçüksu-Beşiktaş-Kabataş
- Üsküdar-Aşiyan
- 08:00 Arnavutköy-Eminönü
- 08:05 Çengelköy-Eminönü
What Should Passengers Do?
Passengers affected by the cancelled services should consider alternative transportation methods. Those planning to travel from busy piers such as Kadıköy, Eminönü, and Üsküdar are advised to consider road and rail system alternatives like buses, metro, and metrobüs. It is important to regularly check Şehir Hatları's official website or mobile application for the most up-to-date information on whether services have resumed.