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The 10 Best Day Trips from İzmit

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

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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.

Day trips from İzmit at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Istanbul87 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Bursa97 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Eskişehir121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Küçükçekmece101 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Sancaktepe64 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Sultangazi97 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Maltepe68 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Beylikdüzü111 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ataşehir73 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Sultanbeyli60 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from İzmit

  1. 1

    Istanbul, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of İzmit2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Çemberlitaş Hamamı.

    Also nearby: Bağcılar, Üsküdar, Esenler, Fatih.

  2. 2

    Bursa, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of İzmit3 hr round trip

    Known for Ulu Cami.

    Also nearby: Nilüfer.

  3. 3

    Eskişehir, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of İzmit3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Eskişehir Hayvanat Bahçesi.

  4. 4

    Küçükçekmece, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of İzmit3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Kıbrıs Anıtı.

  5. 5

    Sancaktepe, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of İzmit2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sultangazi, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of İzmit3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Maltepe, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km west of İzmit2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Beylikdüzü, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of İzmit3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ataşehir, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km west of İzmit2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Sultanbeyli, Turkey

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of İzmit2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: İzmit to Istanbul

A realistic pace for Istanbul, 87 km from İzmit. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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.
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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