Turgutreis
town · Turkey
Overview
Turgutreis is a town in Turkey.
Its population is roughly 16,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Asia.
The nearest airport is Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS), about 29 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Population | 16,490 |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| Nearest airport | Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS), 29 km |
| Currency | TRY |
Where Turgutreis is
Turgutreis sits in Turkey, in the northern part of Asia.
Kuşadası lies about 94 km to the north, Söke lies about 82 km to the north and Selçuk lies about 104 km to the north.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) is the closest airport, about 29 km from Turgutreis.
Alternative gateways include Kalymnos Airport (JKL, 30 km); Milas Bodrum International Airport (BJV, 44 km).
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Find flights to Turgutreis →arrives KGS (29.2 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 Turgutreis is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through KGS.
Day trips & nearby
Turgutreis works well as a base. Within about 105 km you can reach Kuşadası (94 km to the north); Söke (82 km to the north); Selçuk (104 km to the north); Bodrum (15 km to the east); Aydın (105 km to the north-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 Turgutreis
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Turgutreis?
- Kos International Airport "Ippokratis" (KGS) is the closest airport, about 29 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Turgutreis?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Turgutreis?
- Kuşadası is one of the closest places, about 94 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Turgutreis in?
- Turgutreis 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.