Due to adverse weather conditions and a storm affecting Istanbul and the Marmara Region on October 27, 2026, significant disruptions occurred in sea transportation. Şehir Hatları, İDO, and BUDO announced the temporary cancellation of numerous ferry and sea bus services to ensure passenger safety. Passengers planning to travel towards the Princes' Islands and Southern Marmara should pay particular attention.
Şehir Hatları Cancellations for October 27, 2026
According to a statement from Istanbul's long-established sea transport provider Şehir Hatları, services on some routes are unable to operate due to unfavorable weather conditions. Routes connecting to the Princes' Islands are among the most affected by these cancellations.
Cancelled Şehir Hatları Routes:
- Bostancı - Moda - Karaköy - Kabataş
- Maltepe - Princes' Islands
- Princes' Islands - Beşiktaş
- Sedef Island - Buyukada
Authorities stated that other services on the Bosphorus line from central piers such as Eminönü and Karaköy might operate with delays, depending on real-time weather conditions. Passengers must check the latest status before traveling.
İDO Cancellations for October 27, 2026
Istanbul Sea Buses (İDO) also announced the removal of 4 main domestic and international services from its schedule due to unfavorable conditions in the Sea of Marmara. İDO made this decision prioritizing passenger safety.
İDO Services Cancelled:
- 07:45: Bandırma - Yenikapı - Kadıköy
- 08:30: Bursa - Armutlu - Yenikapı - Kadıköy
- 09:05: Kabataş - Kadıköy - Yenikapı - Bursa
- 11:30: Kadıköy - Yenikapı - Bandırma
İDO passengers, especially those traveling on Southern Marmara and domestic routes, should follow the latest announcements.
BUDO Cancellations for October 27, 2026
Bursa Sea Buses (BUDO) also cancelled 5 services scheduled for the morning and afternoon due to adverse weather conditions hindering sea transportation. Services between Mudanya and Eminönü/Sirkeci are affected by these cancellations.
BUDO Cancelled Service Times and Routes:
- 08:00: Eminönü/Sirkeci - Mudanya
- 09:30: Mudanya - Eminönü/Sirkeci
- 10:00: Armutlu - Eminönü/Sirkeci
- 11:30: Eminönü/Sirkeci - Mudanya
- 11:30: Eminönü/Sirkeci - Armutlu
How to Check Current Ferry and Sea Bus Service Status?
In line with the General Directorate of Meteorology's warnings for heavy rainfall and strong winds in Marmara, it has been emphasized that the cancellation list may be updated throughout the day. It is crucial for all passengers planning to use sea transport to check the current service status before heading to the piers.
To avoid inconvenience, passengers are advised to obtain information from the official channels of the respective companies:
- Şehir Hatları: sehirhatlari.istanbul
- İDO: ido.com.tr
- BUDO: budo.burulas.com.tr
Additionally, real-time service inquiries can be made via the companies' call centers or mobile applications. For your safety, remember to follow the latest announcements.