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A gondola on the Porsuk river in evening light, with a historic building and trees behind, Eskişehir

Eskişehir

Riverside walks, wooden houses and warm tables

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Get to know Eskişehir

Eskişehir is a young, lively city with the Porsuk river flowing right through its middle. It has three state universities, and you can feel it in the streets.

You can fly there directly from Brussels. Between the food, the old houses, the parks and the museums, there is enough for a family weekend or a long holiday.

What the city is known for

Food and drink

  • A plate of Balaban kebab: meatballs on bread with tomato sauce and yoghurt, with grilled tomato and green pepper

    Balaban kebab

    A dish that belongs to Eskişehir: meatballs on pide bread, served with tomato and pepper. It is often described as the meatball version of İskender.

  • Two fried çibörek on a plate, with pickles and a spicy sauce

    Çibörek

    Minced meat and onion in thin yufka dough, fried in a half-moon shape. This Crimean Tatar speciality came with Tatar migrants and became part of Eskişehir. The name is a registered geographical indication.

Culture and sights

  • Pastel-coloured traditional Ottoman houses with bay windows in Odunpazarı

    The Odunpazarı houses

    In Odunpazarı, the first settlement of the city, wooden Ottoman houses with bay windows line narrow, winding streets. Some have been restored to their original form.

  • The Fairy-Tale Castle in Sazova Park rising above the fresh green trees of spring

    Sazova Park

    Inside Sazova Science, Culture and Art Park stands the Fairy-Tale Castle, opened in 2014. It draws on tales from different cultures, with storytelling and theatre for children.

  • The stacked timber beams of the Odunpazarı Modern Museum against a blue sky

    Odunpazarı Modern Museum

    This contemporary art museum opened in 2019 and was designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates. Over three floors you will find exhibitions, workshops, a café and a museum shop.

Nature

  • A tree-lined promenade with lanterns and railings along the Porsuk river

    The Porsuk river

    The river runs right through the city centre. The municipality offers boat rides and gondolas that it runs itself. In winter the river can freeze over.

  • The pond in Kentpark with a small tree-covered island and a fountain

    Kentpark

    A park of about 300,000 square metres with Turkey's first artificial beach, indoor and outdoor pools, restaurants, horse-riding areas and play areas.

Weather

Data from MET Norway

Eskişehir in numbers

Passengers (international)
110.564 (2025)Source: DHMİ
Passengers (international)
111.535 (2024)Source: DHMİ

Practical information

From the airport to the city centre

Hasan Polatkan Airport is about 5 km from the city centre, on the İki Eylül Campus of Eskişehir Technical University.

According to the airport's own page, the campus can be reached by municipal buses and dolmuş minibuses. We did not find line numbers there, so it is safest to call the airport before you travel (0 222 213 85 47) and ask for the current options.

Where to stay

The city centre is made up of two districts: Odunpazarı and Tepebaşı. Staying in either puts you close to the sights.

Odunpazarı is the area with the old houses and many museums. The airport campus lies in Tepebaşı.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Belgium to Eskişehir?

Direct flights from Brussels to Eskişehir (BRU-AOE) take about 3 hours 30 minutes. This is based on the airlines' schedules and can differ slightly from flight to flight.

How do I get from the airport to the city centre?

The airport is about 5 km from the centre. Its own page says the campus can be reached by municipal buses and dolmuş minibuses. It is worth asking the airport (0 222 213 85 47) for the current options.

What should I eat in Eskişehir?

Two classics: Balaban kebab (meatballs on pide) and çibörek (a fried half-moon pastry with minced meat). Çibörek has Crimean Tatar roots and came to Eskişehir with Tatar migrants.

What is there to see in Eskişehir?

The wooden houses of Odunpazarı, the Odunpazarı Modern Museum, the Fairy-Tale Castle in Sazova, Kentpark and the banks of the Porsuk. The castle is especially good for families with children.

When is the best time to go to Eskişehir?

The climate is continental. According to our source, the January average is about 0 °C and the July average about 22 °C. For the weather on your travel days, see the weather block on this page, and for the cheaper days, the price calendar on the results page.

How do I find the cheapest ticket on Promobilet?

Search Brussels to Eskişehir. The price calendar on the results page shows the price for each day, and the price barometer tells you whether the month you chose is cheap, normal or expensive. If your dates are flexible, switch on "My dates are flexible" and the days around yours are compared too.

Where should I stay in Eskişehir?

The city centre is made up of the Odunpazarı and Tepebaşı districts. Odunpazarı is close to the old houses and museums; the airport campus is in Tepebaşı.

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