
Balikesir Travel Guide
Turkey
Balikesir is a Turkish city with a population of 238,151. It is served by Balikesir Airport (BZI), making the airport the main named arrival point for travellers flying to the city.
Balikesir is not a beach-focused destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so plan coastal outings separately rather than expecting a beach close to the city.
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Weather in Balikesir
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Pays in TRY
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +90
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Turkey, but not always mandatory. It's a way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Balikesir
Jan
12°10Feb
11°7Mar
16°9Apr
19°8May
23°9Jun
30°3Jul
33°1Aug
32°2Sep
28°5Oct
23°6Nov
18°10Dec
13°11Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Balikesir
Zagnos Paşa Camii
muslim place of worship
1 km
Balıkesir Atatürk Stadium
football stadium
1.4 km
Yildirim Cami
religious organization
0.7 km
Karesi Atatürk Evi
museum
3.4 km
İbrahim Bey Cami
muslim place of worship
0.8 km
Gala Event & Wedding’s
music venue
1.2 km
Chaplin Espor Arena
amusement park
0.9 km
Balıkesir Çocuk Köyü
amusement park
1 km
Getting there
Balikesir Airport · 5.1 km
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