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Türkiye at a glance
- Capital
- Ankara
- Population
- 85,664,944
- Area
- 783,562 km²
- Calling code
- +90
- Power
- 230 V / 50 Hz
- Plug types
- C, F
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Türkiye
Explore Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency TRYTime in Istanbul 03:50UTC+03:00Country codes TR / TUR
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Istanbul. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
14 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
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Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Galata Tower
Galata Tower is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahce Palace is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Istiklal Avenue
Istiklal Avenue is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Spice Bazaar
Spice Bazaar is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Balat, Istanbul
Balat, Istanbul is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Ortakoy Mosque
Ortakoy Mosque is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Kadikoy
Kadikoy is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Princes' Islands
Princes' Islands is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Istanbul
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Istanbul.
SAW
An arrival option for Istanbul
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
32.8 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Istanbul. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at SAW
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SAW airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 32.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 34.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport | TEQ | 87.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport | YEI | 99.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Balıkesir Airport | BZI | 177.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Hasan Polatkan Airport | AOE | 188.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Pendik, Istanbul · LTFJ
Elevation312 ft
Coordinates40.898602, 29.3092
Runways
06L / 24R
9843 × 148 ft
CON06R / 24L
11614 × 197 ft
CONRadio frequencies
ATIS128.2 MHz
CLNC DEL126.425 MHz
GND121.75 MHz
TWR37.877 MHz
TWR118.8 MHz
İstanbul Airport
Istanbul · LTFM
Elevation325 ft
Coordinates41.274874, 28.732136
Runways
09 / 27
9250 × 148 ft
CONC16L / 34R
12303 × 147 ft
ASP16R / 34L
12303 × 196 ft
ASP17L / 35R
13451 × 196 ft
ASP17R / 35L
13451 × 147 ft
ASP18 / 36
10039 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
Istanbul Clearance Delivery127.1 MHz
Istanbul Ground121.75 MHz
Istanbul Tower131.1 MHz
Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport
Çorlu · LTBU
Elevation574 ft
Coordinates41.138199, 27.9191
Runways
04 / 22
9844 × 148 ft
CONRadio frequencies
YESILKOY APP120.5 MHz
ATIS119.925 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR120.375 MHz
Bursa Yenişehir Airport
Yenişehir · LTBR
Elevation764 ft
Coordinates40.255199, 29.562599
Runways
07L / 25R
9818 × 148 ft
CON07R / 25L
9818 × 98 ft
CONRadio frequencies
APP120.325 MHz
GND121.95 MHz
TWR/APP122.1 MHz
Balıkesir Airport
Balıkesir · LTBF
Elevation340 ft
Coordinates39.619301, 27.926001
Runways
18 / 36
9810 × 144 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP122.1 MHz
INFO23.36 MHz
GND25.125 MHz
TWR122.1 MHz
Hasan Polatkan Airport
Eskişehir · LTBY
Elevation2588 ft
Coordinates39.811644, 30.519268
Runways
09 / 27
8261 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR123.75 MHz
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Getting around Istanbul
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Browse 14 ideas for Istanbul — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Hagia Sophia
Directions ↗Hagia Sophia is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Blue Mosque
Directions ↗Blue Mosque is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Topkapi Palace
Directions ↗Topkapi Palace is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Directions ↗Grand Bazaar, Istanbul is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Basilica Cistern
Directions ↗Basilica Cistern is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Galata Tower
Directions ↗Galata Tower is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Dolmabahce Palace
Directions ↗Dolmabahce Palace is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Suleymaniye Mosque
Directions ↗Suleymaniye Mosque is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Istiklal Avenue
Directions ↗Istiklal Avenue is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Spice Bazaar
Directions ↗Spice Bazaar is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Balat, Istanbul
Directions ↗Balat, Istanbul is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ortakoy Mosque
Directions ↗Ortakoy Mosque is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kadikoy
Directions ↗Kadikoy is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Princes' Islands
Directions ↗Princes' Islands is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Weather
Monthly weather in Türkiye
Istanbul
15,701,602 residents
JAN
7 °C
FEB
7 °C
MAR
9 °C
APR
12 °C
MAY
17 °C
JUN
22 °C
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Adana
1,816,750 residents
JAN
10 °C
FEB
11 °C
MAR
14 °C
APR
18 °C
MAY
22 °C
JUN
26 °C
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Antakya
377,793 residents
JAN
9 °C
FEB
10 °C
MAR
14 °C
APR
18 °C
MAY
22 °C
JUN
26 °C
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