BUDO Cancels 8 Sailings: Adverse Weather Conditions in the Sea of Marmara

Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) today cancelled a total of 8 planned sailings due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Sea of Marmara. These cancellations directly affect passengers traveling on various routes, especially the Mudanya - Kabataş line. Passengers with travel plans should monitor BUDO's official announcements for the latest status.

Details of Cancelled BUDO Sailings

According to the official statement from BUDO Bursa Sea Buses' website, the sailings and their times cancelled for today are as follows:

• 07.00 Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
• 08.00 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya)
• 09.30 Bursa (Mudanya) - Armutlu (İhlas)
• 10.00 Armutlu (İhlas) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
• 11.30 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya)
• 11.30 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Armutlu (İhlas)
• 13.00 Armutlu (İhlas) - Bursa (Mudanya)

What Should Passengers Do?

Passengers affected by the cancelled sailings should check their tickets and access up-to-date information via BUDO Bursa Sea Buses' official website or mobile application. Typically, in such situations, ticket refunds or exchange rights are offered. Alternative transportation options, such as road transport, may also be considered.

Sea Transport and Weather Conditions in the Sea of Marmara

The Sea of Marmara is one of Turkey's busiest sea transport corridors and hosts many important routes on the Sea of Marmara Ferry Route Map. Especially during winter months or sudden weather changes, adverse conditions like strong winds and storms can frequently affect sea bus services. Popular routes like Kabataş - Mudanya are preferred by thousands of passengers as they provide a fast and comfortable crossing between Istanbul and Bursa. Such cancellations can lead to disruptions in both daily commutes and intercity travel.

Given that safety is paramount in sea transport, operators may decide to cancel sailings during adverse weather conditions. This is a mandatory measure taken to ensure passenger safety. Passengers are advised to always check the announcements of the relevant companies before their journeys.

For those planning to travel from Istanbul to Bursa, guides such as Are There Ferries from Istanbul to Bursa? 2026 Sea Transport can also offer alternative information.