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Arnavutköy: how to get there and around

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Arnavutköy is a city of 198,165 people in Turkey (Istanbul), 147 m (482 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is İstanbul Airport (IST), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population198,165
Elevation147 m (482 ft)
Time zoneEurope/Istanbul (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyLira (TRY)
Dialling code+90
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Postal codes2 codes, 34275 to 34345
Coordinates41.184, 28.74
Arnavutköy

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Daylight in Arnavutköy runs from about 9 h 15 min a day in late December to 15 h 12 min in late June (computed for 41.18° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Arnavutköy is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is İstanbul Airport (IST), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,451-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW, 57 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 69 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Arnavutköy?

İstanbul Airport (IST), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Arnavutköy?

About 198,165 people live in Arnavutköy (GeoNames).

What time zone is Arnavutköy in?

Europe/Istanbul, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Arnavutköy?

The Lira (TRY). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Arnavutköy?

Istanbul (26 km), Ankara (375 km), Bursa (113 km), İzmir (337 km), Esenyurt (18 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.