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Arnavutköy at a glance

  • With about 200,000 inhabitants, Arnavutköy is one of the 50 largest places in Türkiye.
  • It's part of the Istanbul region.
  • It's about 26 km to Istanbul, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Boyalık (13 km), Büyükçekmece (22 km) and Beylikdüzü (24 km).

A first date in Arnavutköy

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Arnavutköy. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Arnavutköy: questions and answers

How far around Arnavutköy can I search?

Within 50 km of Arnavutköy there are 11 towns and cities — Istanbul, Beylikdüzü and Büyükçekmece among them — with more than 16 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Arnavutköy free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Arnavutköy and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Arnavutköy real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Arnavutköy?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Türkiye or abroad.

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