On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, some ferry services by İDO Istanbul Fast Ferries and GESTAŞ were canceled due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Marmara and Aegean regions. While limited services continue, especially on the Kabatepe - Gökçeada route, cancellations also occurred on İDO's Bandırma-Yenikapı-Kadıköy and Kyrenia-Taşucu routes. It is crucial for passengers traveling by sea to check the official announcements of the respective operators before their journey.
Cancellations for İDO Ferry Services on September 30, 2026
Istanbul Fast Ferries (İDO) has decided to cancel some of its services on September 30, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions and schedule changes. The canceled İDO services are as follows:
- Bandırma-Yenikapı-Kadıköy: 07.45
- Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Bandırma: 11.30
- Bandırma-Yenikapı-Kadıköy: 15.30
- Kyrenia-Taşucu: 11.00
- Taşucu-Kyrenia: 15.30
- From Kabatepe Port to Gökçeada: 12.00 and 16.00
- From Gökçeada Port to Kabatepe: 10.00 and 14.00
Passengers are advised to check the current service status via İDO's official website when planning their travels.
Limited Services on the Kabatepe - Gökçeada Route
According to the statement made by GESTAŞ, a significant portion of scheduled services on the Kabatepe - Gökçeada ferry route on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, has been canceled due to adverse weather conditions. However, limited services will continue at specified times for island access. These include:
services will be operated. All other Gökçeada - Kabatepe services listed in the schedule have been canceled due to weather conditions. It is important for passengers traveling to Gökçeada to confirm the current status through GESTAŞ's official channels.
BUDO Service Status: No Cancellations Announced Yet
As of Wednesday, September 30, no service cancellations have been announced on the official website for Bursa Fast Ferries (BUDO). BUDO passengers using routes such as Mudanya - Kadıköy must check the company's official service inquiry screen before their journey. As weather conditions can change instantly, accessing the most up-to-date information directly from the operator's website is the safest way.
Where to Check for Canceled Ferry Services?
All passengers planning to use sea transport are advised to visit the official websites of the respective ferry companies (İDO, BUDO, GESTAŞ, etc.) to check the current service status before departing. Cancellations and changes are usually published instantly on their homepages or in the 'Announcements' sections. This helps prevent potential inconveniences and allows travel plans to be adjusted according to the current situation.