Selçuk
town · Turkey
Overview
Set in Turkey, Selçuk is a town.
It is home to around 29,000 people.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), about 42 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Population | 29,101 |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Nearest airport | Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 42 km |
| Currency | TRY |
Where Selçuk is
Selçuk sits in Turkey, in the northern part of Asia.
Kuşadası lies about 14 km to the south-west, Söke lies about 23 km to the south and Bodrum lies about 102 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) is the closest airport, about 42 km from Selçuk.
Alternative gateways include Samos Airport (SMI, 50 km).
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Find flights to Selçuk →arrives ADB (42.3 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Selçuk is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through ADB.
Day trips & nearby
Selçuk works well as a base. Within about 104 km you can reach Kuşadası (14 km to the south-west); Söke (23 km to the south); Bodrum (102 km to the south); Turgutreis (104 km to the south); Aydın (43 km to the east).
Good to know
The currency is the TRY (Lira).
The main language spoken is Turkish.
Clocks run on Europe/Istanbul time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Selçuk
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Getting around Selçuk
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Selçuk?
- Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) is the closest airport, about 42 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Selçuk?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Selçuk?
- Kuşadası is one of the closest places, about 14 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Selçuk in?
- Selçuk is in Turkey.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.