Şehir HatlarıAs dense fog intensified in the Istanbul Strait, Şehir Hatları canceled numerous ferry services until further notice due to reduced visibility. The fog, particularly heavy in the morning hours, also halted transit ship passages, making it crucial for passengers to check updated service information from official sources to avoid inconvenience.
Impact of Fog in the Istanbul Strait and Its Effects on Maritime Transportation
Dense fog, which began affecting Istanbul from the night hours, intensified in the morning, severely disrupting maritime transportation. Due to visibility dropping to critical levels, the Istanbul Strait was completely closed to transit ship passages. This situation affected not only urban sea transport but also international maritime traffic. The fog was so dense that even the 15 July Martyrs Bridge disappeared from view.
Şehir Hatları Service Cancellations and Affected Routes
This sudden drop in visibility also led to cancellations in services operated by Şehir Hatları. A statement on the company's official website read, "Due to adverse weather conditions (fog), the services listed below will not be operated until further notice." Among the canceled services are many routes connecting Istanbul's important piers. Services departing from piers with heavy passenger traffic, such as Kadıköy, Eminönü, Beşiktaş, and Üsküdar, were particularly affected.
Canceled Şehir Hatları Services:
- 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 Announcement for Passengers and Alternatives
To prevent inconvenience for passengers whose services have been canceled due to fog, it is crucial to follow updated information. Instant announcements are being made via Şehir Hatları's official website, mobile applications, and social media accounts. During this period of disrupted sea transportation, passengers are advised to consider alternative transport options (land transport options such as metro, Metrobus, bus). Especially those traveling from central points like Kadıköy or Eminönü should check the current status before departing and allow extra time.