Şehir HatlarıDense fog affecting Istanbul in the morning has severely impacted sea transportation, leading to the cancellation of numerous Şehir Hatları ferry services until further notice. This measure was taken for passenger safety due to significantly reduced visibility in the Istanbul Bosphorus and surrounding areas.
According to a statement from Şehir Hatları, services on the following routes have been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions:
- 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
- Arnavutköy-Eminönü
- Çengelköy-Eminönü
These cancellations are affecting thousands of Istanbul residents, especially those commuting to work or school in the morning. Şehir Hatları is one of Istanbul's most established sea transportation operators, playing a vital role in connecting the city's two sides. It operates frequent services, particularly between central piers such as Kadıköy, Eminönü, Üsküdar, and Beşiktaş.
Authorities emphasized that new arrangements for services might be made depending on weather conditions, stressing the importance for passengers to follow current announcements before making travel plans. It was reminded that the most up-to-date service information can be accessed from Şehir Hatları's official announcement page or mobile applications. Passengers are advised to consider alternative transportation methods to avoid inconvenience.
Such adverse weather conditions, especially during winter months, are common in the Istanbul Bosphorus and can negatively affect sea traffic. Busy hubs like Karaköy Pier and Kabataş Pier are among the key centers impacted by this situation.