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Ferry service resumes between Turkish destinations and Rhodes!

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For those of you that are traveling to Turkey from Greece using the ferry or vice versa, you are in luck! The ferry services are being re introduced which is great news especially for those that are traveling on a budget. The ferries were close down because of covid and have been closed for some time. Every Friday and Sunday there is a 45 minute boat ride from Fethiye, Turkey to Rhodes. This is such a quick trip and will definitely be cheaper than taking most flights! Has anyone taken this route? Unfortunately I have not and cannot provide tips from personal experience.
 
The ferries were not closed due to COVID. Political reasons were why & the services stopped before COVID. I am not sure if they restart this year.
 
Tpebop said:
The ferries were not closed due to COVID. Political reasons were why & the services stopped before COVID. I am not sure if they restart this year.
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Expats rejoice: Ferry services resume between Turkey and Greece

One of the most enjoyable adventures to be had when visiting Turkey’s southern coast is taking a short ferry ride to visit one of the neighboring Greek...
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This was the article I found in writing this post... I assumed there was some political influence but I wasn't sure... thanks
 
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