For the Aegean coast, use Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport in Edremit. There are ferries and sea buses from Istanbul to Bandırma, and trains run from Bandırma via Balıkesir to Izmir; in summer sea buses run from Istanbul to the Marmara and Avşa islands.
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| District | Distance from centre | Transport | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altıeylül | — | Altıeylül forms the eastern side of Balıkesir city centre. It is 290 km from Istanbul, 310 km from Izmir and 150 km from Bursa. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is 7 km from the district. There are regular services to all major cities via the intercity bus terminal. The Balıkesir–Bandırma railway line also offers an alternative. | Directions |
| Ayvalık | — | Ayvalık is 170 km from Izmir and 115 km from Balıkesir. The nearest airport is Edremit Koca Seyit Airport (50 km). There are regular bus services from Istanbul and Izmir. In summer, ferry services run to Midilli (Lesbos) in Greece. | Directions |
| Balya | — | Balya is 55 km from Balıkesir city centre. Travel is by road. Regular minibus services run from the Balıkesir intercity bus terminal. The nearest airport is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (60 km). | Directions |
| Bandırma | 115 km | Bandırma is reached from Istanbul by sea (fast İDO ferry) in 2 hours. It is 115 km from Balıkesir city centre. Accelerated train services between İzmir and Bandırma run daily, with a ferry connection. There are regular ferry services to Tekirdağ and Istanbul. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is 120 km away. | Directions |
| Bigadiç | — | Bigadiç is 60 km from Balıkesir provincial centre and is reached by road. Regular minibus services run from the Balıkesir intercity bus terminal. The nearest airport is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (65 km). | Directions |
| Burhaniye | — | Burhaniye is 95 km from Balıkesir and 200 km from Izmir. Edremit Koca Seyit Airport is 25 km away. There are regular bus services from Istanbul and Izmir. | Directions |
| Dursunbey | — | Dursunbey is 70 km from Balıkesir city centre. Transport is by road. There are regular minibus services from Balıkesir bus terminal. The nearest airport is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (75 km). | Directions |
| Edremit | 15 km | Edremit is 450 km from Istanbul and 220 km from Izmir. Edremit Koca Seyit Airport is 15 km from the district centre and offers flight connections to many cities, especially Istanbul and Ankara. There are regular bus services from Istanbul and Izmir. | Directions |
| Erdek | — | Erdek is 130 km from Balıkesir and 15 km from Bandırma. Istanbul can be reached by sea via Bandırma. Regular ferry services run to Marmara Island and Avşa Island. The nearest airport is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (135 km). | Directions |
| Gömeç | — | Gömeç is 100 km from Balıkesir and 15 km from Ayvalık. Edremit Koca Seyit Airport is 40 km away. There are bus connections via Ayvalık and Burhaniye. | Directions |
| Gönen | — | Gönen is 100 km from Balıkesir and 50 km from Bandırma. Transport is by road. There are regular bus services from Balıkesir and Bandırma. It is possible to reach Istanbul by sea via Bandırma. | Directions |
| Havran | — | Havran is 80 km from Balıkesir and 20 km from Edremit. Edremit Koca Seyit Airport is 30 km away. There are regular minibus services from Edremit and Balıkesir. | Directions |
| İvrindi | — | İvrindi is 45 km from Balıkesir. Transport is by road. There are regular minibus services from the Balıkesir bus terminal. The nearest airport is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (50 km). | Directions |
| Kareşi | — | Karesi forms the western side of Balıkesir city centre. It is 290 km from Istanbul, 310 km from Izmir and 150 km from Bursa. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is 10 km away. Regular services to all major cities run from the intercity bus terminal. | Directions |
| Kepsut | 23 km | Kepsut is about 23 km from Balıkesir city centre as the crow flies. The district is reached by road from Balıkesir city centre. | Directions |
| Manyas | — | Manyas is 65 km from Balıkesir and 18 km from Bandırma. Access is by road. There are regular minibus services from Bandırma and Balıkesir. | Directions |
| Marmara | — | Regular ferry services run to Marmara district from Erdek and Tekirdağ. There are fast ferry lines from Istanbul's Yenikapı to Avşa and to Marmara Island. Ferry frequency increases in the summer months. The district has no road link, so all access is by sea. | Directions |
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| Sındırgı | — | Sındırgı is 75 km from Balıkesir. Access is by road. There are regular minibus services from the Balıkesir bus terminal. The nearest airport is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (80 km). | Directions |
| Susurluk | — | Susurluk lies on the Istanbul–Izmir highway (O-5). It is 50 km from Balıkesir and 100 km from Bursa. Road links are strong, and intercity buses pass through the district. The nearest airport is Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport (55 km). | Directions |
You can reach Balıkesir by road, rail, sea and air. For the Aegean coast, use Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport in Edremit. There are ferries and sea buses from Istanbul to Bandırma, and trains run from Bandırma via Balıkesir to Izmir; in summer sea buses run from Istanbul to the Marmara and Avşa islands.
The closest district to the centre of Balıkesir is Edremit (15 km) and the farthest is Bandırma (115 km).
Use the "Get directions on Google Maps" button on this page for up-to-date directions to Balıkesir from wherever you are; the table also has a directions link for each district.