Şehir HatlarıDue to dense fog affecting Istanbul in the morning hours, a total of 15 ferry services operated by Şehir Hatları have been canceled. Disruptions occurred in sea transportation as visibility dropped to critical levels, with the Sirkeci - Harem car ferry line particularly affected by these cancellations.
Canceled Services and Affected Lines Due to Fog
According to an announcement made on Şehir Hatları's official website, the fog affecting the Istanbul Bosphorus and its surroundings led to the suspension of services on many important lines. The canceled services include:
- Sirkeci - Harem car ferry
- Kadıköy - Kabataş
- Kadıköy - Beşiktaş
- Kadıköy - Karaköy - Eminönü
- Üsküdar - Karaköy - Eminönü
- Üsküdar - Golden Horn
- Kadıköy - Golden Horn
- Beşiktaş - Golden Horn
- Kadıköy - Üsküdar - Ortaköy
- Kadıköy - Beşiktaş - İstinye - Sarıyer
- Küçüksu - Beşiktaş - Kabataş
- Üsküdar - Aşiyan
- 08:00 Arnavutköy - Eminönü service
- 08:05 Çengelköy - Eminönü service
- Bostancı - Moda - Karaköy - Kabataş
- Çengelköy - İstinye Ring Line
Important Announcement and Recommendations for Passengers
Passengers planning to use sea transportation should check Şehir Hatları's official website or social media accounts before their journey. Accessing up-to-date information is a critical step to avoid inconvenience, as service cancellations or delays may occur due to meteorological events like fog. Canceled services will not resume until a further announcement.
Considering alternative transportation methods, such as road routes, may be beneficial, especially for vehicle passengers traveling between Sirkeci and Harem. Services are expected to return to normal once weather conditions improve.