Beach near Balikesir, Turkey

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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Local time

238,151

Population

1,569 miles away

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Weather in Balikesir

Thu

25°

Fri

27°

Sat

28°

Know before you go

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°10

Feb

11°7

Mar

16°9

Apr

19°8

May

23°9

Jun

30°3

Jul

33°1

Aug

32°2

Sep

28°5

Oct

23°6

Nov

18°10

Dec

13°11

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Balikesir

  1. Balıkesir Atatürk Stadium

    football stadium

    1.4 km

  2. Yildirim Cami

    religious organization

    0.7 km

  3. Karesi Atatürk Evi

    museum

    3.3 km

  4. İbrahim Bey Cami

    muslim place of worship

    0.8 km

  5. Gala Event & Wedding’s

    music venue

    1.2 km

  6. Ala Sanat Akademisi

    art gallery

    2.5 km

  7. Balıkesir Ulusal Fotoğraf Müzesi

    art museum

    1.1 km

  8. Balikesir Kurtdereli Kapalı Spor Salonu

    stadium arena

    1.2 km

Getting there

Balikesir Airport · 5.1 km

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