Şehir HatlarıA dense fog layer, effective since the night hours in Istanbul, significantly reduced visibility around the Bosphorus in the morning, negatively impacting sea transportation. Due to these adverse weather conditions, the Istanbul Bosphorus has been temporarily closed to transit ship passages, and Şehir Hatları has also canceled many ferry services until further notice. It is crucial for passengers to check current service information before making their travel plans.
Dense Fog Affects Istanbul Bosphorus
Dense fog, which began during the night and intensified in the early morning, particularly along the Beşiktaş and Ortaköy coastlines, reduced visibility in the Istanbul Bosphorus to critical levels. This situation led to the closure of the Istanbul Bosphorus to transit ship passages to ensure the safety of maritime traffic. The fog layer even obscured the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, negatively affecting urban transportation and Bosphorus traffic in general.
Cancellations in Şehir Hatları Services
Due to adverse weather conditions at sea and low visibility, Şehir Hatları decided to suspend some ferry services, prioritizing passenger and navigation safety. An announcement on the company's official website stated, "Due to unfavorable weather conditions (fog), our services listed below will not operate until further notice." These cancellations caused disruptions on Istanbul's important sea transportation routes.
Canceled Şehir Hatları Routes
The services and routes announced to be unavailable until further notice are:
- 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
Important Information for Passengers
The resumption date for services canceled due to fog will be determined by Şehir Hatları with a further announcement. During this period, passengers planning to travel by sea are advised to consider alternative transportation methods or follow updated information through Şehir Hatları's official communication channels. It is critically important for passengers traveling on busy routes like Eminönü - Kadıköy to check the status before departing to avoid inconvenience.