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Bursa, Turkey

Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Bursa Province. It is the fourth-most populous city in Turkey and second-most populous in the Marmara Region after Istanbul.

Type CityPopulation 3,263,011

Why go

  • City in Bursa province in western Turkey.
  • Served by Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI).

History

Bursa is a city in northwestern Turkey and the administrative center of Bursa Province. It is the fourth-most populous city in Turkey and second-most populous in the Marmara Region after Istanbul. According to 2025 end of year estimate, the province has a population of 3,263,011 while Bursa city has a population of around 2.5 million. Bursa is one of the centers of Turkey's automotive production, becoming an industrial center of the country. The city provides various places of interest.

Restaurants & places to go

Kahve Dünyası Algötür
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 07:30-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 20E Köroğlu Caddesi, 23 Nisan Mahallesi · kahvedunyasi.com
Indoor
Köfteci Yusuf
Turkish, Restaurant · Turkish restaurant · kofteciyusuf.com
Indoor
Beceren Cafe
Burger, Pizza, Regional, American, Coffee Shop, Barbecue, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Bursa · becerencafe.com
Indoor
Mantımia
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options, halal, step-free access · 7ad Mithatpaşa Caddesi, Bursa,… · mantimia.com
Indoor
Muggle's Coffee Roastery FSM
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 13/A Yeşil Sokağı, 16130 · mugglescoffee.com.tr
Indoor
Tavacı Namık
Turkish, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: halal · 75 Köklü Caddesi, Bursa, 16270 · tavacinamik.com.tr
Indoor
Domino’s
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: delivery · dominospizza.ru
Indoor
chies fastfood
Burger, Coffee Shop, Kebab, Steak House, Sandwich, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · no 2 eceler sok, Bursa, 16230 · chiesfastfood.com
Indoor

292 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI) 43 km to the centre
Yenişehir, 16, TR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bursa Yunuseli Airport 5 km to the centre
Bursa, 16, TR
Outdoor
Istanbul Aviation Pamukova Airfield 99 km to the centre
54, TR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

İDO Güzelyalı Feribot İskelesi
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre · İDO
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Bursa, Turkey
Bursa, Turkey
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: İDO Güzelyalı Feribot İskelesi, 20 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bursa, Turkey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

TCDD Taşımacılık
National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
ExecuJet
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Flexjet
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Global Jet
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Jet Aviation
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.