On Wednesday, September 23, some services planned by Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) have been canceled due to adverse weather conditions in the Sea of Marmara. It has been announced that a total of 8 services will not operate, primarily on the Mudanya - Kabataş route, between Bursa (Mudanya), Istanbul (Kabataş), and Armutlu (İhlas). Passengers with travel plans are advised to monitor the latest updates.
BUDO's Canceled Services for Wednesday, September 23
Due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Sea of Marmara, the following BUDO services have been canceled:
- 07:00 Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 08:00 Istanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya)
- 09:30 Bursa (Mudanya) - Istanbul (Kabataş)
- 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)
Important Information and Travel Guidance for Passengers
This cancellation decision directly affects passengers planning to travel on the Mudanya - Kabataş and Kabataş - Mudanya routes. Additionally, disruptions are occurring on services connected to Armutlu (İhlas).
Who is Affected?
All passengers planning to travel by sea today between Bursa (Mudanya), Istanbul (Kabataş), and Armutlu (İhlas) are affected by these cancellations. Since services in the morning and midday hours have been canceled, passengers with plans during these times should consider alternative transportation methods.
What Should Passengers Do?
- Monitor Official Announcements: Before traveling, always check BUDO's official website or social media accounts. Disruptions in sea transport can change rapidly.
- Consider Alternatives: For canceled services, you may consider road transportation options or services from other sea operators. However, keep in mind that other operators might also experience cancellations due to similar weather conditions.
- Ticket Changes/Refunds: It is recommended to contact BUDO customer services for information regarding your rights for ticket changes or refunds for canceled services.
Adverse weather conditions in the Sea of Marmara can occasionally lead to such disruptions, especially during winter season ferry services. The safety of our passengers is always a priority. For more information on current service statuses, you can also visit our Sea of Marmara Ferry Route Map page.