How to change a ferry ticket to Turkey
Changing the departure date on a ferry to Turkey or Northern Cyprus is usually possible if there are 24 hours or more left before departure. The easiest way is to open the email with your ticket and click the Sefer değiştirme (change booking) button. Alternatively, you can make the change in your account on the carrier's website under Biletlerim (My Tickets). If the new sailing is more expensive, the system will prompt you to pay the difference. An open ticket is also available — a trip with an open date within 1 year from the date of issue.
- When you can change your ticket
- Changing via ticket email
- Changing via your account
- Additional payment when changing the date
- Open ticket for 1 year
- Frequently Asked Questions
When you can change your ticket
As a rule, changing the date is possible if there are 24 hours or more left before departure. If there is less time, the conditions depend on the fare and the carrier's rules.
Changing via ticket email
Open the ticket email and click the Sefer değiştirme (Change Booking) button to the right of the passenger name list. Then select a new date and sailing and complete the process.
How to do it
- Find the ticket email in your inbox.
- Open the email and locate the Sefer değiştirme button.
- Select the new date/sailing and confirm the change.
- If the new sailing is more expensive — pay the difference.
Changing via your account
You can make changes in your account on the carrier's website under Biletlerim (My Tickets). You will usually need to provide:
- email address
- booking number (found in the ticket email)
- passenger's last name in capital letters
Additional payment when changing the date
If the ticket for the new date is more expensive, the website will prompt you to pay the difference. If the new sailing is cheaper, the refund rules depend on the fare and the carrier's terms.
Open ticket for 1 year
You can purchase an open ticket — the option to take the ferry on an open date within 1 year from the date of issue. This option is convenient if the exact return date is not yet known.
Glossary
Sefer değiştirme — button/option in Turkish for changing the sailing (booking).
Biletlerim — "My Tickets" section in your account on the carrier's website.
Open ticket — a ticket without a fixed date, usable within the specified period (usually up to 1 year).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my ticket if there are less than 24 hours before departure?
Most often, changes are available if there are 24 hours or more before the sailing. If there is less time, conditions depend on the fare and carrier rules.
What information is needed to change the ticket in the account?
Usually, email, booking number, and passenger's last name in capital letters are required.
What if the new sailing is more expensive?
If you choose a more expensive sailing, the system will usually prompt you to pay the difference.
Can tickets for Northern Cyprus trips be changed?
Yes, the described procedure usually applies to ferry routes between Turkey and Northern Cyprus, if the change is made according to the carrier's rules.
Where can I find general information about the ferry to Northern Cyprus?
If you need the basic route and sailing options, it’s convenient to start with the material: How to get to Northern Cyprus by ferry.
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