Property in Arnavutköy, Istanbul

Arnavutköy is a large district on Istanbul's northern European side, next to Istanbul Airport and along the route planned for the Kanal Istanbul project. Much of it is still farmland and open land, which makes it the city's main market for land plots. It suits patient, long-term buyers who check zoning carefully.

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At a glance

Location: Northern European side
Nearby: Istanbul Airport
Planning: Kanal Istanbul project area (planned)

Buying land in Arnavutköy

Most property for sale here is land, from small plots near established villages to larger fields. The airport, new roads and the Kanal Istanbul plans have drawn attention to the district, but plans change and timelines are uncertain, so buy only what makes sense to you today, not on the strength of promises.

What to check

Zoning (imar durumu): an agricultural field (tarla) is not a building plot (arsa). Ask the municipality for the current zoning, not only the seller.
Title: many plots have shared titles (hisseli tapu). Find out exactly which part you would own and whether it can be divided.
Access and services: road frontage, water and electricity, and any planned expropriation for roads or infrastructure.
Foreign buyers: confirm that the plot can be sold to you, and the rules for building on it.

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Guides about Arnavutköy, Istanbul

Guides

Investing in Land in Arnavutköy: Beyond the Airport Story
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Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026
Living in Başakşehir: family complexes, the city hospital and the metro line
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Esenyurt without the gloss: low prices and what comes with them
Esenyurt is a district in the west of Istanbul’s European side, one of the most populous in Turkey, with thousands of flats in complexes built over the last two decades at prices below most of Istanbul. The low price comes with a large supply that slows resale and limits price growth, high population density, and many neighbourhoods closed to new foreign residence registrations. It suits those buying to live in on a limited budget or for local rentals, after a careful choice of complex and location.
Last reviewed Oct 7, 2026