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The 14 Best Day Trips from Balıkesir

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Balıkesir, Turkey, led by Bursa, Manisa, Çanakkale. The closest is Soma, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Balıkesir at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bursa117 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Manisa122 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Çanakkale138 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
İnegol147 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Salihli132 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Bandırma79 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Turgutlu129 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Mustafakemalpaşa62 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Soma57 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Gemlik139 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ayvalık109 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Biga85 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Bergama84 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Menemen136 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Balıkesir

  1. 1

    Bursa, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Balıkesir3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Ulu Cami.

    Also nearby: Nilüfer.

  2. 2

    Manisa, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Balıkesir3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Çanakkale, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-west of Balıkesir4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    İnegol, Turkey

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Balıkesir4 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Salihli, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Balıkesir4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Bandırma, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north of Balıkesir3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Turgutlu, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Balıkesir4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Mustafakemalpaşa, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Balıkesir2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Soma, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Balıkesir2 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Gemlik, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Balıkesir4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ayvalık, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Balıkesir3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Biga, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Balıkesir2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Bergama, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-west of Balıkesir2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Menemen, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Balıkesir4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Balıkesir to Bursa

A realistic pace for Bursa, 117 km from Balıkesir. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Balıkesir
  2. 09:20Arrive in Bursa (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Ulu Cami
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bursa
  6. 15:20Head back to Balıkesir
  7. 17:10Home in Balıkesir

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Balıkesir?
The best day trips from Balıkesir are Bursa, Manisa, Çanakkale, İnegol, Salihli. The closest is Soma, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Balıkesir?
Soma is the closest, 57 km south-west of Balıkesir, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Balıkesir for a day out?
Bursa is the largest city in day-trip range, 117 km north-east of Balıkesir and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Balıkesir?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is İnegol at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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