Balikesir travel guide
Balikesir Tourism | Balikesir Guide
You're Going to Love Balikesir
With a population of 238,151, Balikesir is the largest city in Balikesir Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Balikesir to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Balikesir
How to Get to Balikesir
Plane
Although Balikesir doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edremit/Korfez (EDO), which is located 47 miles from Balikesir. The shortest flight to Balikesir from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 15h.
Car
Another option to get to Balikesir is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 111 miles from Balikesir. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and DMR Car, among others, in Istanbul.
Bus
Kamil Koç operates bus routes to Balikesir.
Airlines serving Balikesir
Where to stay in popular areas of Balikesir
Hiring a car in Balikesir
Expect to pay £1.05 per litre in Balikesir (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.50 and £16.67. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Balikesir, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.