Snapshot
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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Europe · Travel essentials
Explore Istanbul, Ankara and Bursa. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Snapshot
A place to start
Choose where you’re going. Find places to visit and check the weather.
Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Istanbul
Find a museum, a place to eat or an arrival airport. Save the places you want to come back to.
See straight-line distances from you. The map stays focused on your destination.
Your next stop
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Place details and source links are available below the map.
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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 is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
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.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
SAW airport information ↗| 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 ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Pendik, Istanbul · LTFJ
9843 × 148 ft
CON11614 × 197 ft
CONIstanbul · LTFM
9250 × 148 ft
CONC12303 × 147 ft
ASP12303 × 196 ft
ASP13451 × 196 ft
ASP13451 × 147 ft
ASP10039 × 148 ft
CONÇorlu · LTBU
9844 × 148 ft
CONYenişehir · LTBR
9818 × 148 ft
CON9818 × 98 ft
CONBalıkesir · LTBF
9810 × 144 ft
ASPEskişehir · LTBY
8261 × 98 ft
ASPTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Istanbul. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 14 ideas for Istanbul — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

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 is one option for your time in Istanbul. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
Your travel toolkit
Use Türkiye as the passport and Türkiye as the destination.
Check routeOpen a pre-filled converter for trip money planning.
TRYCheck city weather, climate averages and seasonal conditions.
MonthlyCheck plug type, voltage and frequency before packing devices.
C, FSee country-level tap water guidance for travellers.
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