Sunday, September 27: Gökçeada and BUDO Ferry Cancellations

On Sunday, September 27, adverse weather conditions in the North Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara negatively impacted sea transportation. Consequently, some scheduled ferry services on the Kabatepe - Gökçeada route operated by Gestaş, along with some services of BUDO Bursa Sea Buses on the Mudanya - Kabataş route, have been cancelled.

Gestaş Gökçeada Ferry Cancellations (Sunday, September 27)

Gestaş Deniz Ulaşım A.Ş., which provides passenger and vehicle transportation on the Çanakkale Strait and island routes, announced the cancellation of some Gökçeada ferry services planned for Sunday, September 27, due to the stormy weather expected in the North Aegean Sea. The cancelled services and their times are as follows:

• From Kabatepe to Gökçeada:
  • 07:00 service
  • 09:00 service
  • 11:00 service
• From Gökçeada to Kabatepe:
  • 07:00 service
  • 09:00 service
  • 13:00 service

These cancellations directly affect passengers and vehicle owners planning to travel between Kabatepe Pier and Gökçeada Pier. Passengers are strongly advised to check Gestaş's official announcements before their journey.

BUDO Mudanya-Kabataş Service Cancellations

Due to the adverse weather conditions expected in the Sea of Marmara, BUDO has also announced the cancellation of some of its services. According to information from the Regional Directorate of Meteorology, winds in the Sea of Marmara are expected to blow from the north and northeast at storm force 6 to 8 (50 to 75 kilometers per hour) from the evening hours and continue until the morning. The cancelled services are as follows:

• 19:00 service departing from Mudanya Pier to Kabataş Pier
• 19:30 service departing from Kabataş Pier to Mudanya Pier

Passengers traveling with BUDO should monitor BUDO's official website or call center for updated service information and potential additional cancellations.

Important Information for Passengers

Ferry service cancellations can cause disruptions in transportation, especially between islands and coastal cities. To avoid inconvenience for passengers:

• Check the official websites and social media accounts of the respective ferry operators (Gestaş or BUDO) before traveling,
• Consider alternative transportation options,
• Contact the operators for information regarding ticket refunds or exchange rights.

As sea weather conditions can change instantly, it is always best to obtain the most current information from the operators' official channels.