Updated 29 Oct 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is September 2027 a good month to visit Kusadasi?
Packed — the typical September day in Kusadasi is busier than 80% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in September, that is the trade. If not, February is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Kusadasi's own year — not a headcount.
September is one of Kusadasi's busiest months: hot and dry, around 29°C / 85°F, and Packed on 11 of 30 days.
It depends. The typical September day in Kusadasi is Packed, and 22 of the 30 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 29 °C by day, with rain on about 2 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany. Cruise ships call on 25 of the 30 days, 4 at once on Friday 17 September. Kusadasi Liberation Day falls on 7 September. Late September is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 76%, against 84% in early September. For similar weather with fewer people, come in May or November. The crush is at the port road to Ephesus on a ship morning; the quiet is at Ephesus once the ships have sailed.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Kusadasi, September ranks 3rd for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Fri 17 Sep, busier than 100% of the year; its lightest is Thu 2 Sep at 57%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 29°C by day.
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
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How busy is Kusadasi in September?
The busiest days are the 3rd, 6th, 7th and 17th, and 18 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively.
Ships call on 25 of 30 days, a typical call day carrying at least 4,198 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 57% of the year and its heaviest at 100%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Wednesdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, August is busier still.
The calmest days include the 2nd, 16th and 24th — 4 days share that level, so there is room to choose.
Wed 01 Sep Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 08:00–18:00
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Star Legend — guest capacity 312 10:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 1 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,796 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 31 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 02 Sep Lively busier than 57% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Kusadasi on Thu 2 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 03 Sep Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Enchanted Princess — guest capacity 3,660 07:00–17:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–14:00
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 07:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 3 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,791 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 2 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 04 Sep Busy busier than 80% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 4 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,312 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 05 Sep Lively busier than 64% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 5 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 06 Sep Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Carnival Sunshine — guest capacity 3,002 09:00–18:00
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 09:00–18:00
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 13:00–22:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 6 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,719 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–22:00. Why: Germany school holidays; United States public holiday; BG public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 07 Sep Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays · Kusadasi Liberation Day
Event on this day
7 Sep 2027The day the town marks its liberation in 1922. There is a ceremony and a parade in the centre. Offices and shops stay open.
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 7 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Kusadasi Liberation Day. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 8 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 08 Sep Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 8 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,198 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 10 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 09 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · Germany school holidays · Izmir province Liberation Day (Selcuk and Ephesus side)
Event on this day
Izmir province Liberation Day (Selcuk and Ephesus side)
9 Sep 2027The day Izmir province marks its liberation in 1922. Selcuk, where Ephesus is, takes part. Kusadasi does not - it is in a different province and marks 7 September instead.
Record Kusadasi on Thu 9 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in Germany; Izmir province Liberation Day. Nearest calmer day: Wed 8 Sep (Busy). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 10 Sep Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 10 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 856 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 11 Sep Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- MSC Explora 2 — guest capacity 922 09:00–21:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 11 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,324 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 10 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 12 Sep Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 12 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 13 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Azura — guest capacity 3,100
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 08:00–18:00
- Star Legend — guest capacity 312 09:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 13 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,410 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 12 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 14 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓2
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 09:00–19:00
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 14 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,970 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 12 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 15 Sep Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓5
- AIDAblu — guest capacity 2,192 08:00–18:00
- National Geographic Orion — guest capacity 102
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- SeaDream II — guest capacity 112
- Star Flyer — guest capacity 170
Record Kusadasi on Wed 15 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,774 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Tue 14 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 16 Sep Lively busier than 57% of days here
Record Kusadasi on Thu 16 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 17 Sep Packed the busiest day in our forecast · ⚓4
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274
- Scarlet Lady — guest capacity 2,770 08:00–18:00
- Silver Nova — guest capacity 728 08:00–23:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Fri 17 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed, the busiest day of its forecast year. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,072 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Thu 16 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 18 Sep Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓2
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 18 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,142 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 16 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 19 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓3
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- Rhapsody Of The Seas — guest capacity 1,998 07:00–17:00
- Star Legend — guest capacity 312 08:00–23:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 19 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,570 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 21 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 20 Sep Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Emerald Raiya — guest capacity 128
- MSC Divina — guest capacity 3,502 09:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Mon 20 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,890 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 19 Sep (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 21 Sep Lively busier than 62% of days here · ⚓1
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 21 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,800 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–13:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 22 Sep Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓2 · BG public holiday
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
Record Kusadasi on Wed 22 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,126 guests at double occupancy. Why: BG public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 21 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 23 Sep Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓1
- Celebrity Infinity — guest capacity 2,170 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 23 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,170 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 24 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 24 Sep Lively busier than 57% of days here
Record Kusadasi on Fri 24 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 25 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓5
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 08:00–18:00
- Star Legend — guest capacity 312 10:00–23:00
- Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 07:00–23:00
- World Traveller — guest capacity 196 08:00–22:00
Record Kusadasi on Sat 25 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,500 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–23:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 24 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 26 Sep Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓3
- Celestyal Journey — guest capacity 1,260 08:00–18:00
- MSC Splendida — guest capacity 3,274
- Seven Seas Mariner — guest capacity 708 08:00–17:00
Record Kusadasi on Sun 26 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,242 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 27 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 27 Sep Lively busier than 57% of days here
Record Kusadasi on Mon 27 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 28 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓3
- Celestyal Discovery — guest capacity 1,800 07:00–13:00
- Viking Neptune — guest capacity 928
- ms Oosterdam — guest capacity 1,916 07:00–16:00
Record Kusadasi on Tue 28 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,644 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 27 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 29 Sep Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓1
- Odyssey Of The Seas — guest capacity 4,198 09:00–19:00
Record Kusadasi on Wed 29 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,198 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 27 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 30 Sep Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1
- Celebrity Ascent — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
Record Kusadasi on Thu 30 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 1 Oct (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/kusadasi/#d-2027-09-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 29 Oct 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of September is quietest in Kusadasi?
Late September is the month's quietest stretch in Kusadasi — the typical day at 76%, against 84% in early September.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
September weather in Kusadasi
Real heat — around 29°C / 85°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on only about 2 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Kusadasi in September
Based on: Türkiye's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany and Poland · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
