The 10 Best Day Trips from İzmit

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 10 good day trips from İzmit, Turkey, led by Istanbul, Bursa, Eskişehir. The closest is Sultanbeyli, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from İzmit

  1. 1

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of İzmit

    Known for Çemberlitaş Hamamı.

  2. 2

    Bursa, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of İzmit

    Known for Ulu Cami.

  3. 3

    Eskişehir, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of İzmit

    Known for Eskişehir Hayvanat Bahçesi.

  4. 4

    Küçükçekmece, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of İzmit

    Known for Kıbrıs Anıtı.

  5. 5

    Sancaktepe, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of İzmit
  6. 6

    Sultangazi, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of İzmit
  7. 7

    Maltepe, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km west of İzmit
  8. 8

    Beylikdüzü, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of İzmit
  9. 9

    Ataşehir, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km west of İzmit
  10. 10

    Sultanbeyli, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of İzmit

A sample day: İzmit to Istanbul

  1. 08:30Leave İzmit
  2. 09:50Arrive in Istanbul (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Çemberlitaş Hamamı
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Istanbul
  6. 15:50Head back to İzmit
  7. 17:10Home in İzmit

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from İzmit?
The best day trips from İzmit are Istanbul, Bursa, Eskişehir, Küçükçekmece, Sancaktepe. The closest is Sultanbeyli, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from İzmit?
Sultanbeyli is the closest, 60 km west of İzmit, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near İzmit for a day out?
Istanbul is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km west of İzmit and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from İzmit?
For a weekend away from İzmit, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Eskişehir (121 km, 1 hr 55 min), Beylikdüzü (111 km, 1 hr 45 min), Küçükçekmece (101 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from İzmit?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Eskişehir at 121 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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