Şehir HatlarıHeavy fog affecting Istanbul in the morning hours has caused significant disruptions to sea transportation. According to an announcement by Şehir Hatları, a total of 15 ferry services have been canceled due to reduced visibility. These cancellations particularly include the Sirkeci - Harem car ferry line, along with services on important routes such as Kadıköy, Üsküdar, Eminönü, and Karaköy.
Heavy Fog Negatively Impacts Sea Transportation in Istanbul
Heavy fog, which has been effective across Istanbul since the early morning hours, significantly reduced visibility, especially in coastal areas like Sirkeci and Harem, and in the Istanbul Strait. As weather conditions posed a risk to maritime traffic, Şehir Hatları decided to temporarily suspend some of its services to ensure passenger and navigation safety.
Canceled Services and Affected Routes
In a statement from Şehir Hatları's official sources, the canceled services were detailed. To prevent passenger inconvenience, it is important for those with travel plans to check the current status. The canceled services are as follows:
- Sirkeci - Harem car ferry services
- 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 services
It has been stated that canceled services will not resume on these lines until a new announcement is made. Passengers are advised to follow Şehir Hatları's official communication channels for updates on the current situation.
Important Information for Passengers and Alternative Transportation
These disruptions in sea transportation due to heavy fog particularly affect passengers commuting to work or school in the morning. Passengers looking for alternative transportation options instead of the canceled services are advised to use road transport or rail systems. Şehir Hatları is an important part of Istanbul's public transportation network, and service cancellations can occur during adverse weather conditions. In such cases, the operator's official website and social media accounts should be regularly checked for the most current and accurate information.