Şehir HatlarıDense fog, which intensified in Istanbul during the morning hours, caused disruptions in urban sea transportation. Specifically, numerous ferry lines, including the Şehir Hatları operated Sirkeci-Harem car ferry services, experienced cancellations. It is crucial for passengers to check current announcements before making their travel plans.
Dense Fog Affects Sea Transportation in Istanbul
Since the early morning hours, across Istanbul, dense fog, particularly prevalent around Üsküdar Pier and along the Istanbul Strait line, reduced visibility to just a few meters in places. This situation negatively impacted both urban sea traffic and international vessel transits. Officials from the General Directorate of Coastal Safety announced that the Strait Line has been temporarily closed to transit passages.
Canceled Şehir Hatları Ferry Services
According to a statement made by Şehir Hatları due to dense fog, a large number of ferry services have been canceled until further notice. Among the canceled services is the Sirkeci - Harem car ferry line. Other canceled services are listed as follows:
- 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 and Alternatives for Passengers
Passengers planning to use sea transportation should follow current announcements via Şehir Hatları's official web site or social media accounts before their journeys. It should be noted that new cancellations or delays may occur if the dense fog persists. Especially for vehicle owners planning to use the Harem - Sirkeci line, road alternatives should be considered. Public transport users can opt for other transportation methods such as metro, metrobüs, or bus.