Day trip from Büyükçekmece to Istanbul
Istanbul lies 31 km (19 mi) east of Büyükçekmece, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 31 km (19 mi) apart, Istanbul is a realistic day trip from Büyükçekmece: about 30 min each way by road.
| Büyükçekmece | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 163,140 | 15.7 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What to see in Istanbul
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Topkapı Palace | 1,932,726 | 2017 |
The busiest is Topkapı Palace at 1,932,726 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Historic Areas of Istanbul.
Where to book tours and tickets in Istanbul
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Staying in Istanbul
Our booking partner lists 7,063+ places to stay in Istanbul (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (264), and 148 are five-star. Across 860 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 1,170,336 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Istanbul from Büyükçekmece?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, east of Büyükçekmece; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Büyükçekmece to Istanbul by road?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Büyükçekmece and Istanbul?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
Where can I stay in Istanbul?
Our booking partner lists 7,063+ places to stay in Istanbul, bookable on this site.
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.