Şehir HatlarıDue to adverse weather conditions affecting the Sea of Marmara, İDO has announced the cancellation of some ferry services. The Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Bandırma service scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at 18:00 and the Bandırma-Yenikapı-Kadıköy service scheduled for Thursday, November 5, at 07:45 will not operate. Meanwhile, Şehir Hatları, which operates inner-city ferry lines in Istanbul, and BUDO, which provides services between Bursa and Istanbul, currently have no cancellation decisions, and their services are continuing as scheduled.
Adverse Weather Conditions in the Sea of Marmara and İDO Cancellations
Strong winds and storms affecting the Sea of Marmara continue to negatively impact sea transportation. This situation, causing disruptions particularly in high-speed ferry and sea bus services, leads passengers to reconsider their travel plans. Maritime companies prioritize passenger safety and proceed with service cancellations when weather conditions are unfavorable.
Canceled İDO Services and Details
According to the latest announcement by İDO, the following services on November 4 and 5 have been canceled due to adverse weather conditions:
- Wednesday, November 4 (18:00): Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Bandırma service
- Thursday, November 5 (07:45): Bandırma-Yenikapı-Kadıköy service
These cancellations directly affect passengers planning to travel between Istanbul and the southern coasts of Marmara. İDO officials have stated that they may issue new updates throughout the day depending on weather conditions, and it is crucial for passengers to check the latest status on İDO's official website before traveling.
Latest Status of Şehir Hatları and BUDO Services
Meanwhile, Şehir Hatları, which operates services on the Istanbul Bosphorus and Islands lines, and BUDO (Bursa Sea Buses), which runs services from Bursa's Mudanya district to points like Istanbul Kadıköy, currently have no cancellation decisions. Both operators' services are currently continuing according to their schedules. For example, popular BUDO routes such as Mudanya-Kadıköy and Kadıköy-Mudanya, as well as Şehir Hatları ferries departing from Istanbul's Yenikapı and Kadıköy piers, are operating normally.
Important Advisories for Passengers and Travel Guidance
As weather conditions in the Sea of Marmara can change instantly, all sea travelers are strongly advised to check the official announcements and websites of the respective ferry companies before making travel plans or departing. This is especially true for long-distance services on the Sea of Marmara Ferry Route Map. Following the official channels of İDO, Şehir Hatları, and BUDO for up-to-date information is the most appropriate step to prevent potential inconveniences.