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01 March 2017, 12:33

Fog disrupts flights and ferry services in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, 1 March (BelTA - Anadolu Agency) - Heavy fog has disrupted ferryboat services in Istanbul as well flights at the city's Sabiha Gokcen Airport, officials said Wednesday.

According to a Turkish Airlines statement, heavy fog has led to the disruption of flights since 9.00 p.m. (1800GMT) Tuesday at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, located on the Asian side.

In total, 45 flights were canceled between Tuesday and Wednesday 10.00 a.m. (0700GMT)

Heavy fog also caused poor visibility at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on the European side but flights were neither delayed nor canceled.

Istanbul Seabuses and Fast Ferries Inc. ( IDO) said boat services had been delayed temporarily due to heavy fog in Marmara Sea and in the Bosphorus.

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