September 28, 2026 İDO and BUDO Service Cancellations Announcement

Due to severe winds, storms, and thunderstorms affecting Istanbul and the Marmara Region on September 28, 2026, disruptions have occurred in sea transportation. Due to these adverse weather conditions, some services by İDO Istanbul Sea Buses and BUDO (Bursa Sea Buses) have been canceled. Specifically, İDO's 09:05 service on September 28, 2026, from Kabataş-Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Armutlu-Bursa, along with many BUDO services, are on the cancellation list. To avoid inconvenience, it is crucial for passengers to check the official announcements of the respective operators before their journeys.

The Importance of Sea Transportation in Istanbul and the Impact of Weather Conditions

Istanbul is a metropolis where hundreds of thousands of people prefer sea transportation for commuting to work, school, or other daily activities. City Lines ferries, sea buses, and ferries offer a significant alternative to road transportation, especially during peak traffic hours. However, adverse weather conditions in the Sea of Marmara, particularly severe winds, storms, and heavy rainfall, can directly affect sea traffic by reducing visibility and increasing wave heights. September 28, 2026, was one such day when these adverse weather conditions were experienced.

İDO Services Canceled on September 28, 2026

Following warnings issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology and the Disaster Affairs Department (AKOM), İDO also decided to cancel some of its services. The canceled service brought to passengers' attention is as follows:

• The Kabataş-Kadıköy-Yenikapı-Armutlu-Bursa service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 09:05.

İDO is one of Istanbul's significant transportation networks, operating frequent services, especially on popular routes like Yenikapı - Yalova. Such cancellations can affect daily travel plans.

BUDO Services Canceled on September 28, 2026

Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) also had to cancel many of its services on September 28, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions. The canceled BUDO services are as follows:

• The İstanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya) service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 08:00
• The Bursa (Mudanya) - İstanbul (Kabataş) service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 09:30
• The Bursa (Mudanya) - Armutlu (İhlas) service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 09:30
• The Armutlu (İhlas) - İstanbul (Kabataş) service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 10:00
• The İstanbul (Kabataş) - Bursa (Mudanya) service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 11:30
• The İstanbul (Kabataş) - Armutlu (İhlas) service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 11:30
• The Armutlu (İhlas) - Bursa (Mudanya) service scheduled for 28.09.2026 at 13:00

Important Announcement and Recommendations for Passengers

Passengers planning to use sea transportation, especially on days when adverse weather conditions are expected, must check the official website or mobile application of the relevant sea bus or ferry operator (İDO, BUDO, etc.) before their journeys. The most up-to-date information regarding instant service changes or cancellations can be accessed through these channels. Alternatively, considering other routes like Pendik - Yalova or land transportation options may also be beneficial.