Şehir HatlarıŞehir Hatları announced the cancellation of a total of 15 ferry services in Istanbul due to dense fog affecting the city in the morning. This decision, made due to reduced visibility, particularly affects passengers on many key routes, especially the Sirkeci-Harem car ferry line. The cancellations will remain in effect until further notice.
Which Services Have Been Canceled?
According to a statement from Şehir Hatları's official website, the following 15 ferry services have been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions caused by the fog:
- Sirkeci-Harem car ferry line
- 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
Reason for Cancellations and Their Impacts
Dense fog affecting the Istanbul Strait in the morning hours has severely reduced visibility, especially in higher elevations and along the Bosphorus line. To ensure safety in maritime traffic, Şehir Hatları resorts to service cancellations under such weather conditions. The fog has impacted not only passenger transport but also the Sirkeci-Harem line, which is critical for vehicle transport.
What Should Passengers Do?
Given that cancellations will continue until further notice, passengers planning to use these lines should consider alternative transportation methods. It is strongly recommended that passengers follow Şehir Hatları's official website or social media accounts to get the most up-to-date and accurate information on service status. Additionally, checking announcements at the pier you plan to depart from would also be beneficial.