Troy
The ruins of legendary Troy, a World Heritage Site, with walls and the remains of several cities built on top of each other.
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Çanakkale: airports, things to do and where to stay
Çanakkale is a city on the Asian shore of the Dardanelles strait, with ferries across to Eceabat on the European side. It is close to the ruins of Troy and the Gallipoli battlefields.
Çanakkale airports
From the airport to central Çanakkale
Çanakkale Airport airport is about 2 km from central Çanakkale.
Airport shuttle
Shuttle buses timed to the flights link the airport with the city. Check the schedule with your airline or at the airport.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. For longer trips it is wise to ask the fare before setting off.
Çanakkale
Things to do in Çanakkale
Trojan Horse Replica
The Trojan horse replica on the waterfront, used in the film Troy and a classic photo stop.
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Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial
A monument on the Gallipoli peninsula, across the strait, commemorating the Turkish soldiers who fell in the 1915 battle.
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Çimenlik Fortress
An Ottoman fortress on the strait, housing a naval museum and a short walk from the centre.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Çanakkale?
Çanakkale is served by Çanakkale Airport (CKZ).
How far is the airport from central Çanakkale?
Çanakkale Airport airport is about 2 km from central Çanakkale.
How do I get from the airport to central Çanakkale?
From Çanakkale Airport airport you can take Airport shuttle (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Çanakkale?
Highlights of Çanakkale include Troy, Trojan Horse Replica, Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial, and Çimenlik Fortress.
Photo credits
- Troy: Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 pl, Wikimedia Commons
- Trojan Horse Replica: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial: Original uploader was Selçuk Bağrışen at tr.wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Çimenlik Fortress: Kadı Kadı, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons