Place to visit
Vialand, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Vialand is a theme park in Istanbul, Turkey. Interests: With kids. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Theme park in Istanbul, Turkey · With kids
- Where
- Turkey · Şehit Metin Kaya Sokak 11/1, 34065, İstanbul
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- IST Istanbul, 28 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
- Website
- vialand.com
- Run by
- İsfanbul
- Coordinates
- 41.07133, 28.92289
What it is and where
Vialand is a theme park in Istanbul, Turkey. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
İsfanbul ya da eski adıyla Vialand Türkiye’de inşa edilmiş ilk temalı parktır. İstanbul ilinin Eyüpsultan ve Gaziosmanpaşa ilçeleri üzerinde yer alan park 26 Mayıs 2013 tarihinde dönemin başbakanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan tarafından resmen hizmete açıldı.
It is in Istanbul, where this site lists 189 more places to see, 8.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.07133, 28.92289; the nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST, Istanbul), 28 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- İsfanbul
It is one of the With kids places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Vialand is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:21
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:56
- JulPossible14:41
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hamam 365Hot spring bath1.6 km
- İstanbul DolphinariumWith kids · Wildlife2.0 km
- MiniatürkMiniature park in Istanbul, Turkey2.6 km
- Eyüp Sultan MosqueMosque in İstanbul, Turkey2.8 km
- Vitasand Akvaryum Kumu ve Güvercin Minerali SanayiWith kids · Wildlife2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: With kids
- Düden Waterfalls: group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey
- Istanbul Aquarium: aquarium in Istanbul, Turkey
- Gökgöl Cave: cave in Turkey
- Eskişehir Zoo: zoo in Eskişehir, Turkey
- Gaziantep Zoo: zoo in Gaziantep, Turkey
- Ankapark: theme park in Ankara, Turkey
Every Turkey place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vialand?
It is a theme park in Istanbul, Turkey. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Turkey: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Vialand?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Vialand?
The nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST), 28 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hamam 365, İstanbul Dolphinarium, Miniatürk. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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