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

Çanakkale travel guide

Çanakkale Tourism | Çanakkale Guide

You're Going to Love Çanakkale

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 December
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Çanakkale in December
Estimated hotel price
£51
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Çanakkale

Plane

When flying to Çanakkale, you’ll arrive at Canakkale (CKZ), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Çanakkale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Çanakkale is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 147 miles from Çanakkale. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and Garenta, among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Çanakkale using Kamil Koç or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Çanakkale Bus Stop, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Çanakkale. Çanakkale İskelesi is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Çanakkale, you’ll arrive at Canakkale (CKZ), which is located 1 mile from the city centre. The shortest flight to Çanakkale from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Çanakkale is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 147 miles from Çanakkale. You’ll find branches of Avec Car Rental and Garenta, among others, in Istanbul.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Çanakkale using Kamil Koç or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Çanakkale Bus Stop, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Çanakkale. Çanakkale İskelesi is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Çanakkale

EDOEdremit/Korfez
CKZCanakkale

Airlines serving Çanakkale

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Ajet
Okay (8 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Good (17 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (164 reviews)

Where to stay in Çanakkale

From 5-star hotels such as the Kolin Hotel Spa & Convention Center 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 £66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Çanakkale

Most booked hotels in Çanakkale

See all
Kolin Hotel Spa & Convention Center
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
View
Troia Tusan Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
View

Hiring a car in Çanakkale

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.19 and £14.92. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Çanakkale, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.19 and £14.92. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Çanakkale, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Çanakkale

Çanakkale Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Çanakkale city guide for the best Çanakkale travel tips. To help you organise your Çanakkale trip ideas, this Çanakkale visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.