Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Çanakkale travel guide

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With a population of 87.791, Çanakkale is the largest city in Canakkale Province, Turkey by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Çanakkale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Çanakkale

Çanakkale in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Çanakkale in November
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Çanakkale in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Çanakkale, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Çanakkale

Plane

When flying to Çanakkale, you’ll arrive at Canakkale (CKZ), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Çanakkale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Çanakkale is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 237 km from Çanakkale. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and CIRCULAR , among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Çanakkale Bus Stop, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Çanakkale. Çanakkale İskelesi is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Çanakkale, you’ll arrive at Canakkale (CKZ), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Çanakkale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Çanakkale is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 237 km from Çanakkale. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and CIRCULAR , among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Çanakkale Bus Stop, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Çanakkale. Çanakkale İskelesi is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 km from the city centre.

Airports near Çanakkale

EDOEdremit/Korfez
CKZCanakkale

Airlines serving Çanakkale

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Ajet
Good (18 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Good (18 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (170 reviews)

Where to stay in Çanakkale

From 5-star hotels such as the DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale to great affordable options like the Anzac Hotel, Çanakkale offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Çanakkale

Most booked hotels in Çanakkale

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Kolin Hotel Spa & Convention Center
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Iris Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Troia Tusan Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Çanakkale

Expect to pay £0.98 per litre in Çanakkale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.66 and £15.54.

Expect to pay £0.98 per litre in Çanakkale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £11.66 and £15.54.

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