Due to its strategic location between Marmara and Aegean regions of Turkey, Balıkesir is located in a very central place in terms of transportation at both national and local level. Transportation to the city is possible by road, railway and airline options. There are regular bus services to big cities such as Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara. In addition, Balıkesir Central Train Station is located on Istanbul-Bandırma and Izmir-Uşak railway lines, thus offering both fast and comfortable rail transportation. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport serves especially to Edremit Gulf, offers regular domestic flights and has an intense use especially in summer months.
Balıkesir has a modern and efficient public transportation system. City bus lines, minibuses and taxis serve with a wide network. The buses operated by Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality make regular trips to many points of the city and meet the daily transportation needs of the local people. There are also alternatives such as minibuses and minibuses for transportation to rural areas in Balıkesir. These vehicles depart from central points and serve the surrounding villages and towns.
Transportation to universities in Balıkesir can be easily provided from the city center and other districts. The main campus of Balıkesir University is located close to the city center and can be easily reached by city bus lines. There are regular ferry services from Ayvalık to go to the university's faculty on Cunda Island. Private shuttle buses for students and academics are also used to provide transportation to other units of the university. There are also various minibus and minibus options for transportation from the student dormitories around the university to the campus, so students can easily reach the campus at any time of the day.
In general, transportation in Balıkesir is organized quite efficiently considering the city's large geographical structure and dense population. Both in-city and out-of-town connections are optimized to meet the needs of locals and students.