Driving from Karşıyaka to Istanbul
Istanbul lies 325 km (202 mi) north-east of Karşıyaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 396 km (246 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Karşıyaka | Istanbul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Turkey |
| Population | 339,624 | 15.7 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
Where to book car hire from Karşıyaka to 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 Karşıyaka?
325 km (202 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Karşıyaka; by road roughly 396 km (246 mi).
How long does it take to get from Karşıyaka to Istanbul by car?
About 4 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Karşıyaka 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 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.