April in Istanbul
Istanbul in April. One of the best months to visit Istanbul. Typical daytime highs around 63°F (17°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
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Hagia Sophia
A 1,500-year-old marvel that was church, mosque and wonder of the world.
Explore →02What to seeSultan Ahmed MosqueExplore →
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey.
03What to seeIstanbul ProvinceExplore →
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center.
04What to seeTopkapı PalaceExplore →
The Topkapı Palace or the Seraglio, is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey.
05What to seeSüleymaniye MosqueExplore →
The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey.
More sights (3)
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Galata Tower
The Galata Tower, officially the Galata Tower Museum, is a medieval Genoese tower in the Galata part of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey.
07Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire, historically also known as the Turkish Empire or Turkey, was a state that spanned much of Southeastern Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th century to the early 20th century, centred…
08Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the fifteen to seventeen autocephalous churches that together compose the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Istanbul
01
Neolokal
No. 100 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Istanbul, Turkey.
02Spice Bazaar
Built in 1664 and funded by duties on Egyptian goods, hence the other name. Smaller and better smelling than the Grand Bazaar.
03Ciya Sofrasi
Musa Dagdeviren's Istanbul restaurant reviving forgotten Anatolian home cooking, dish by regional dish.
View of the Galata Tower from the Golden Horn in Istanbul
View of Cihangir neighborhood in Istanbul with the ferry boat going down the Bosphorus
Month by month
Istanbul, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
May in Istanbul
Istanbul in May. One of the best months to visit Istanbul. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
September in Istanbul
Istanbul in September. One of the best months to visit Istanbul. Typical daytime highs around 79°F (26°C).
October in Istanbul
Istanbul in October. One of the best months to visit Istanbul. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Istanbul Airport (IST) / Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
Know before you go
- Get an Istanbulkart for ferries, trams and buses.
- Dress modestly for mosque visits.
- Agree taxi fares or insist on the meter.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
The best time to visit Istanbul is Apr–May & Sep–Oct, in Turkey.
Where is Istanbul?
Istanbul is in Turkey. The nearest major airport is Istanbul Airport (IST) / Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
What is Istanbul known for?
The city on two continents, layered empire on empire.
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