İDO and BUDO Ferry Cancellations: Istanbul-Bursa Sea Transport Disruptions

Due to adverse weather conditions, significant disruptions have occurred in sea transportation between Istanbul and Bursa. Both İDO Istanbul Sea Buses and BUDO (Bursa Sea Buses) have canceled some sailings. While İDO's 17:35 sailing on the Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Armutlu-Bursa route and the 18:30 sailing on the Bursa-Armutlu-Yenikapı-Kadıköy route could not be operated, a total of four sailings were also canceled on BUDO's Mudanya-Kabataş and Kabataş-Mudanya routes. It is crucial for passengers whose travel plans are affected to follow the official announcements of the respective operators for updated information.

İDO Sailing Cancellation Details

İDO Istanbul Sea Buses has announced the cancellation of some of its sailings due to adverse weather conditions. The canceled İDO sailings are as follows:

• Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Armutlu-Bursa: 17:35 sailing
• Bursa-Armutlu-Yenikapı-Kadıköy: 18:30 sailing

These cancellations have directly impacted the travel plans of passengers intending to travel from Kadıköy and Yenikapı to Bursa, or from Bursa to Istanbul, especially in the evening hours. İDO anticipates that sailings will return to normal once weather conditions improve.

BUDO Sailing Cancellation Details

Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) also reported disruptions to its sailings due to the same adverse weather conditions. According to a statement on BUDO's website, the following sailings have been canceled for sea transportation between Bursa (Mudanya) and Istanbul (Kabataş):

• Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş): 17:30 and 20:15 sailings
• Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya): 17:45 and 20:30 sailings

BUDO recommends that passengers follow updated announcements to avoid inconvenience.

What Should Passengers Do?

Passengers affected by sailing cancellations are advised to follow these steps to avoid inconvenience:

• Follow Official Announcements: Regularly check the official website and social media accounts of the operator you plan to travel with (İDO or BUDO).
• Consider Alternative Routes: Instead of the canceled routes, you may consider road transportation or different sea bus lines such as Pendik - Yalova. Especially a road connection via Yalova could be an option.
• Ticket Changes or Refunds: Contact the operators' customer services to inquire about your rights for ticket changes or refunds for canceled sailings.

Impact of Weather Conditions on Sea Transportation

Sea transportation, especially in inland seas like the Sea of Marmara, is directly affected by weather conditions such as wind speed and wave height. Companies make decisions to cancel sailings during adverse weather conditions exceeding certain limits to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. In such situations, as there is a risk to navigation safety for sea buses and ferries, the suspension of sailings becomes unavoidable.

General Information About the Istanbul-Bursa Sea Route

Sea bus routes between Istanbul and Bursa offer a fast and comfortable transportation alternative between the two major cities. Routes such as Yenikapı - Yalova are particularly popular for those who wish to travel without getting stuck in road traffic. Companies like İDO and BUDO operate regular sailings on these routes, carrying both passengers and vehicles. These routes receive significant interest, especially during weekends and holiday periods.