What's Cankurtaran Like?
People go to Cankurtaran to see favorite places like Hagia Sophia, and to take in culture at top venues like Topkapi Palace. 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
- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapi Palace
- Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
- Sultanahmet Square
- Bosphorus
Things to Do in Cankurtaran
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums
- Hagia Irene
- Tiled Kiosk
- Museum of the Ancient Orient
- Baths of Roxelana
Other Popular Cankurtaran Attractions
- Sogukcesme Sokagi
- Caferağa Medresesi
- Aya Sofya Tombs
- Sea of Marmara
- Aya İrini
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)