What's Cankurtaran Like?
Come to Cankurtaran for a glimpse of landmarks like Topkapi Palace, and to take in some culture at places like Hagia Sophia. There's plenty more to see, including Istanbul Archaeology Museums and Sultanahmet Square.
How to Get to Cankurtaran
Flying to:
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Cankurtaran
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 21.2 mi (34.2 km) from Cankurtaran
Things to See and Do in and around Cankurtaran
What to See in Cankurtaran
- Topkapi Palace
- Hagia Sophia
- Sultanahmet Square
- Bosphorus
- Sogukcesme Sokagi
Things to Do in Cankurtaran
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Hagia Irene
- Tiled Kiosk
- Museum of the Ancient Orient
- Baths of Roxelana
Other Popular Cankurtaran Attractions
- Caferağa Medresesi
- Aya Sofya Tombs
- Sea of Marmara
- Aya İrini
- Imperial Gate
When Is the Best Time to Visit Istanbul?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 75°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 47°F)
- Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 3 inches of rainfall)





























































































