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Pendik

Istanbul, Turkey · Asia

About Pendik

Pendik works well as a base: 10 minutes from İçmeler, 24km from Osman Gazi Bridge.

Pendik is a town located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Pendik sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pendik to your route.

About Pendik

Pendik (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈpændic]) is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 190 km2, and its population is 750,435 (2022). It is on the Asian side between Kartal and Tuzla, on the Marmara Sea. It also neighbours Sultanbeyli, Sancaktepe and Çekmeköy from northwest, Şile from north

Read more and Gebze from northeast. The district is home to the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. During the Roman, Byzantine and Latin Empire periods, the coastal town was known as Pantichium.

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Where is Pendik located?

Pendik is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 40.8775 latitude, 29.2725 longitude.

What is the population of Pendik?

Pendik has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
40.8775, 29.2725

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Pendik

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Intercity Istanbul Park

A 5.3km FIA Grade 1 circuit east of Istanbul that has hosted the Turkish Grand Prix, known for its Turn 8.

14 km · about 25 min drive

bridge

Osman Gazi Bridge

Soaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

24 km · about 30 min drive

restaurant

Çiya Sofrası

Musa Dağdeviren's Kadıköy restaurant serves regional Turkish dishes recovered from villages across Anatolia, many found nowhere else in Istanbul. The menu changes daily with what is in season.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)

First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.

27 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

15 July Martyrs Bridge

The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Topkapi Palace Museum

The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.

28 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bosphorus Strait

The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.

28 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Pendik

  • 24 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.
  • 27 km15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 28 kmBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pendik.

İçmeler

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km awayPop. 1,367

Sultanbeyli

🇹🇷 Turkey

9 km awayPop. 286,622

Çayırova

🇹🇷 Turkey

12 km away

Adalar

🇹🇷 Turkey

12 km awayPop. 7,335

Maltepe

🇹🇷 Turkey

12 km awayPop. 427,040

Balçık

🇹🇷 Turkey

13 km away

Samandıra

🇹🇷 Turkey

14 km away

Sancaktepe

🇹🇷 Turkey

14 km awayPop. 241,000

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