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Gökçeada (Imbros), Greece

Imbros, officially Gökçeada since 29 July 1970, is the largest island of Turkey, located in Çanakkale Province. It is located in the north-northeastern Aegean Sea, at the entrance of Saros Bay, and has the westernmost point of Turkey.

Type Island

Why go

  • Island in Turkey.
  • Served by Gökçeada Airport (GKD).

History

Imbros, officially Gökçeada since 29 July 1970, is the largest island of Turkey, located in Çanakkale Province. It is located in the north-northeastern Aegean Sea, at the entrance of Saros Bay, and has the westernmost point of Turkey. Imbros has an area of 286.8 km2 (110.7 sq mi), and has some wooded areas.

Airports

Gökçeada Airport (GKD) 5.8 km to the centre
Gökçeada, 17, TR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Kaleköy Port
Ferry terminal · 8.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kuzu Port Ferryboat Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kuzu Port
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Uğurlu Port Pier
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kabatepe - Gökçeada
Ferry route · Gestaş
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Gökçeada (Imbros), Greece
Gökçeada (Imbros), Greece
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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 Gökçeada Airport (GKD). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kaleköy Port, 8.8 km); routes include Kabatepe - Gökçeada.

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

Trains & rail

TCDD Taşımacılık
National rail