Kartepe
Pontic Mountains › Western Pontic Mountains
About Kartepe
A weekend escape for Istanbul’s elite, blending high-altitude lake vistas with dense beech forests and misty summit trails.
Highlights
- Sapanca Lake views
- Ancient forest trails
- Weekend luxury retreats
- Close Istanbul proximity
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1249m
- Top lift: 1589m
- Ski pistes: 9.7km
- Ski lifts: 5
- Lakes nearby: 5
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Kartepe
- Today: 6 to 9 °C, partly cloudy, 4 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2467 m (2360 to 2770 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6 / 9 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 5 / 10 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 6 / 9 °C | rain showers | dry | 2 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6 / 11 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 5 / 11 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 3 / 12 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 6 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 7 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 10 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Getting to Kartepe
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 72 km away, about 1h44 by road
Where to stay in Kartepe
145 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 36 EUR per night, median 152 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Kartepe page.