Driving from Istanbul to Büyükçekmece
Büyükçekmece lies 31 km (19 mi) west of Istanbul, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 28 min without stops, over roughly 37 km (23 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Istanbul | Büyükçekmece | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 15.7 million | 163,140 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
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Staying in Büyükçekmece
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Common questions
How far is Büyükçekmece from Istanbul?
31 km (19 mi) in a straight line, west of Istanbul; by road roughly 37 km (23 mi).
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Büyükçekmece by car?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Büyükçekmece?
No, both are on Europe/Istanbul at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.