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. Sultanahmet Square and Bosphorus are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.
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
- Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
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)













































































