Bağcılar occupies a distinctive strategic location in the European part of Istanbul, as it is located on the E80 highway, which is one of the most important main roads extending from the Edirne to Ankara. It is distinguished by being a main corridor on the road to the Basin Express area, the most common investment area in Istanbul.

Bağcılar is one of the most important commercial and industrial centers in Istanbul. The printing, administration and official newspaper centers, such as Hurriyet, Milliyet, Maidan, Dunya, Akit and Yeni Asya newspapers, which are among the country's main press agencies, are located there.