Avcilar is the first district westwards of the Kucukcekmece lake. Due to its close proximity to the old airport, Avcilar is popular with white and blue collar airport staff. Avcilar is also home to the huge Istanbul University campus. Major auto car makers have large branches in Avcilar, including Mercedes, BMW, Nissan, and Citreon. Avcilar enjoys a wonderful “town centre” situated by the coast, with newer build projects and compounds situated north of the E5 highway. These tend to enjoy a lively mixture of Sea, Lake, and nature views.
