Büyükçekmece travel guide

Büyükçekmece Tourism | Büyükçekmece Guide

You're Going to Love Büyükçekmece

With a population of 163,140, Büyükçekmece is a must-see destination in Istanbul Province, Türkiye. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Büyükçekmece has to offer.

When to visit Büyükçekmece

Büyükçekmece in January
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Büyükçekmece in January
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Büyükçekmece

Plane

Although Büyükçekmece doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 19 miles from Büyükçekmece.

Car

Another option to get to Büyükçekmece is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 20 miles from Büyükçekmece. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Büyükçekmece, including FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm and Metro Turizm. From Giresun, the bus ride to Büyükçekmece takes 120 miles and will cost you around £19. From Ankara, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 285 miles.

Plane

Although Büyükçekmece doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 19 miles from Büyükçekmece.

Car

Another option to get to Büyükçekmece is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 20 miles from Büyükçekmece. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Büyükçekmece, including FlixBus, Pamukkale Turizm and Metro Turizm. From Giresun, the bus ride to Büyükçekmece takes 120 miles and will cost you around £19. From Ankara, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airports near Büyükçekmece

Airlines serving Büyükçekmece

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
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Where to stay in Büyükçekmece

Average rates range from around £30 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Büyükçekmece

Most booked hotels in Büyükçekmece

Menalo Hotel Premium Istanbul Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Eser Premium Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
Yotelair Istanbul Airport Airside
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£140+
Evay Suite Hotel-Esenyurt
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£34+
Kumburgaz Marin Princess Hotel
5 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£61+
Nokta Suites Hotel
3 stars
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
£17+

Hiring a car in Büyükçekmece

Expect to pay £1.07 per litre in Büyükçekmece (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.81 and £17.08. The most frequently booked car type in Büyükçekmece is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Wagon or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.07 per litre in Büyükçekmece (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.81 and £17.08. The most frequently booked car type in Büyükçekmece is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Wagon or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.