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 75 km from Balikesir. The shortest flight to Balikesir from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Balikesir is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 179 km from Balikesir. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and DMR Car, among others, in Istanbul.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Balikesir using Pamukkale Turizm or Kamil Koç.