Turkey

Asia
Updated30.04.2021
Capital

Ankara is a wonderful city from which you can start your trip to Turkey on your own!

Borders

The country is located in Asia Minor

Borders

Bulgaria North
Greece West
Syria and Iraq South
Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia East

Seas

Black Sea North
Aegean sea West
Mediterranean Sea South

Coastline

The coastline is 8333 kilometers long.

Language
Turkish 90%
Kurdish 6%
Arab 1.20%
Religion
89% Muslims
8.90% No religion
0.30% Christians
1.70% Other religions
Form of government

Parliamentary democratic republic

Validity of visa

Up to 90 days
Here is a list of countries that do not need Visa to stay in Turkey for a limited time

Validity of passport

Most nationalities must have a passport valid for no less than 180 days from their arrival. Many exceptions apply, check here for more information.

Price

Visa prices range from free to 60$ or more, depending on its type. E-visas have lower fees than regular ones.

Types of visa

First of all, there is a regular visa and an electronic visa called e-visa. 3 types of these visas exist: for a single visit, for two visits and for more than two visits.

How to get visa

For an electronic visa, you need to simply go to https://www.evisa.gov.tr/ and fill out your information. There are also kiosks in Turkish airports where you can do the same thing. For a regular visa, you can either get one at a Turkish consulate or an embassy.

How long does it take to get visa

An e-visa takes about 12 hours to process. A regular visa may take 5 or more business days.

Consulate

You can find the address of the nearest consulate or embassy and their contacts on this page

Customs requirements

Import allowed:

1. tobacco products (for travelers over 18 years of age): 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 200 grams of tobacco and
200 cigarette papers or 200 grams pipe tobacco or 200 grams chewing tobacco or 200 grams tobacco for nargileh or 50 grams snuff.
2. alcoholic beverages (for travelers over 18 years of age): 1 liter over 22% volume or 2 liters under 22% volume;
3. max. 120 milliliter of perfume or eau-de-cologne;
4. 1,5 kilogram of (instant) coffee and 500 grams of tea;
5. 1 kilogram of chocolates and 1 kilograms of snacks (candies);
6. gifts up to the value of EUR 430.- (EUR 150.- for those aged under 15);
7. Jewelry, articles made of precious stones or metals and other personal effects: up to a max. of USD 15,000.- or equivalent. Jewelry exceeding USD 15,000.- must be declared on arrival;
8. medications for personal use.
9. weapons and ammunition require a special permit.
Currency

Children need to have their own passport or identity card.

Pets need to have:

  • a certificate of vaccination that was issued between 30 days and 12 months before arrival;
  • a health certificate that was issued in the country where you came from;
  • a passport or identification card
Currency
Import Export
Any amount of any currency can be imported, but large amounts (more than 5000$) need to be declared There is no limit for exporting any currency, but you must declare if its over 5000$ or the equivalent and hold proof of purchase from an authorized bank.
Currency converter
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  • MUR: Mauritian Rupee
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  • MWK: Malawian Kwacha
  • MXN: Mexican Peso
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  • SRD: Surinamese Dollar
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  • STD: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
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  • SVC: Salvadoran Colón
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  • TMT: Turkmenistani Manat
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  • XPD: Palladium Ounce
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  • XPT: Platinum Ounce
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  • AED: United Arab Emirates Dirham
  • AFN: Afghan Afghani
  • ALL: Albanian Lek
  • AMD: Armenian Dram
  • ANG: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
  • AOA: Angolan Kwanza
  • ARS: Argentine Peso
  • AUD: Australian Dollar
  • AWG: Aruban Florin
  • AZN: Azerbaijani Manat
  • BAM: Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark
  • BBD: Barbadian Dollar
  • BDT: Bangladeshi Taka
  • BGN: Bulgarian Lev
  • BHD: Bahraini Dinar
  • BIF: Burundian Franc
  • BMD: Bermudan Dollar
  • BND: Brunei Dollar
  • BOB: Bolivian Boliviano
  • BRL: Brazilian Real
  • BSD: Bahamian Dollar
  • BTC: Bitcoin
  • BTN: Bhutanese Ngultrum
  • BWP: Botswanan Pula
  • BYN: Belarusian Ruble
  • BZD: Belize Dollar
  • CAD: Canadian Dollar
  • CDF: Congolese Franc
  • CHF: Swiss Franc
  • CLF: Chilean Unit of Account (UF)
  • CLP: Chilean Peso
  • CNH: Chinese Yuan (Offshore)
  • CNY: Chinese Yuan
  • COP: Colombian Peso
  • CRC: Costa Rican Colón
  • CUC: Cuban Convertible Peso
  • CUP: Cuban Peso
  • CVE: Cape Verdean Escudo
  • CZK: Czech Republic Koruna
  • DJF: Djiboutian Franc
  • DKK: Danish Krone
  • DOP: Dominican Peso
  • DZD: Algerian Dinar
  • EGP: Egyptian Pound
  • ERN: Eritrean Nakfa
  • ETB: Ethiopian Birr
  • EUR: Euro
  • FJD: Fijian Dollar
  • FKP: Falkland Islands Pound
  • GBP: British Pound Sterling
  • GEL: Georgian Lari
  • GGP: Guernsey Pound
  • GHS: Ghanaian Cedi
  • GIP: Gibraltar Pound
  • GMD: Gambian Dalasi
  • GNF: Guinean Franc
  • GTQ: Guatemalan Quetzal
  • GYD: Guyanaese Dollar
  • HKD: Hong Kong Dollar
  • HNL: Honduran Lempira
  • HRK: Croatian Kuna
  • HTG: Haitian Gourde
  • HUF: Hungarian Forint
  • IDR: Indonesian Rupiah
  • ILS: Israeli New Sheqel
  • IMP: Manx pound
  • INR: Indian Rupee
  • IQD: Iraqi Dinar
  • IRR: Iranian Rial
  • ISK: Icelandic Króna
  • JEP: Jersey Pound
  • JMD: Jamaican Dollar
  • JOD: Jordanian Dinar
  • JPY: Japanese Yen
  • KES: Kenyan Shilling
  • KGS: Kyrgystani Som
  • KHR: Cambodian Riel
  • KMF: Comorian Franc
  • KPW: North Korean Won
  • KRW: South Korean Won
  • KWD: Kuwaiti Dinar
  • KYD: Cayman Islands Dollar
  • KZT: Kazakhstani Tenge
  • LAK: Laotian Kip
  • LBP: Lebanese Pound
  • LKR: Sri Lankan Rupee
  • LRD: Liberian Dollar
  • LSL: Lesotho Loti
  • LYD: Libyan Dinar
  • MAD: Moroccan Dirham
  • MDL: Moldovan Leu
  • MGA: Malagasy Ariary
  • MKD: Macedonian Denar
  • MMK: Myanma Kyat
  • MNT: Mongolian Tugrik
  • MOP: Macanese Pataca
  • MRU: Mauritanian Ouguiya
  • MUR: Mauritian Rupee
  • MVR: Maldivian Rufiyaa
  • MWK: Malawian Kwacha
  • MXN: Mexican Peso
  • MYR: Malaysian Ringgit
  • MZN: Mozambican Metical
  • NAD: Namibian Dollar
  • NGN: Nigerian Naira
  • NIO: Nicaraguan Córdoba
  • NOK: Norwegian Krone
  • NPR: Nepalese Rupee
  • NZD: New Zealand Dollar
  • OMR: Omani Rial
  • PAB: Panamanian Balboa
  • PEN: Peruvian Nuevo Sol
  • PGK: Papua New Guinean Kina
  • PHP: Philippine Peso
  • PKR: Pakistani Rupee
  • PLN: Polish Zloty
  • PYG: Paraguayan Guarani
  • QAR: Qatari Rial
  • RON: Romanian Leu
  • RSD: Serbian Dinar
  • RUB: Russian Ruble
  • RWF: Rwandan Franc
  • SAR: Saudi Riyal
  • SBD: Solomon Islands Dollar
  • SCR: Seychellois Rupee
  • SDG: Sudanese Pound
  • SEK: Swedish Krona
  • SGD: Singapore Dollar
  • SHP: Saint Helena Pound
  • SLL: Sierra Leonean Leone
  • SOS: Somali Shilling
  • SRD: Surinamese Dollar
  • SSP: South Sudanese Pound
  • STD: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
  • STN: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
  • SVC: Salvadoran Colón
  • SYP: Syrian Pound
  • SZL: Swazi Lilangeni
  • THB: Thai Baht
  • TJS: Tajikistani Somoni
  • TMT: Turkmenistani Manat
  • TND: Tunisian Dinar
  • TOP: Tongan Pa'anga
  • TRY: Turkish Lira
  • TTD: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
  • TWD: New Taiwan Dollar
  • TZS: Tanzanian Shilling
  • UAH: Ukrainian Hryvnia
  • UGX: Ugandan Shilling
  • USD: United States Dollar
  • UYU: Uruguayan Peso
  • UZS: Uzbekistan Som
  • VEF: Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (Old)
  • VES: Venezuelan Bolívar Soberano
  • VND: Vietnamese Dong
  • VUV: Vanuatu Vatu
  • WST: Samoan Tala
  • XAF: CFA Franc BEAC
  • XAG: Silver Ounce
  • XAU: Gold Ounce
  • XCD: East Caribbean Dollar
  • XDR: Special Drawing Rights
  • XOF: CFA Franc BCEAO
  • XPD: Palladium Ounce
  • XPF: CFP Franc
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  • ARS: Argentine Peso
  • AUD: Australian Dollar
  • AWG: Aruban Florin
  • AZN: Azerbaijani Manat
  • BAM: Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark
  • BBD: Barbadian Dollar
  • BDT: Bangladeshi Taka
  • BGN: Bulgarian Lev
  • BHD: Bahraini Dinar
  • BIF: Burundian Franc
  • BMD: Bermudan Dollar
  • BND: Brunei Dollar
  • BOB: Bolivian Boliviano
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  • BSD: Bahamian Dollar
  • BTC: Bitcoin
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  • CHF: Swiss Franc
  • CLF: Chilean Unit of Account (UF)
  • CLP: Chilean Peso
  • CNH: Chinese Yuan (Offshore)
  • CNY: Chinese Yuan
  • COP: Colombian Peso
  • CRC: Costa Rican Colón
  • CUC: Cuban Convertible Peso
  • CUP: Cuban Peso
  • CVE: Cape Verdean Escudo
  • CZK: Czech Republic Koruna
  • DJF: Djiboutian Franc
  • DKK: Danish Krone
  • DOP: Dominican Peso
  • DZD: Algerian Dinar
  • EGP: Egyptian Pound
  • ERN: Eritrean Nakfa
  • ETB: Ethiopian Birr
  • EUR: Euro
  • FJD: Fijian Dollar
  • FKP: Falkland Islands Pound
  • GBP: British Pound Sterling
  • GEL: Georgian Lari
  • GGP: Guernsey Pound
  • GHS: Ghanaian Cedi
  • GIP: Gibraltar Pound
  • GMD: Gambian Dalasi
  • GNF: Guinean Franc
  • GTQ: Guatemalan Quetzal
  • GYD: Guyanaese Dollar
  • HKD: Hong Kong Dollar
  • HNL: Honduran Lempira
  • HRK: Croatian Kuna
  • HTG: Haitian Gourde
  • HUF: Hungarian Forint
  • IDR: Indonesian Rupiah
  • ILS: Israeli New Sheqel
  • IMP: Manx pound
  • INR: Indian Rupee
  • IQD: Iraqi Dinar
  • IRR: Iranian Rial
  • ISK: Icelandic Króna
  • JEP: Jersey Pound
  • JMD: Jamaican Dollar
  • JOD: Jordanian Dinar
  • JPY: Japanese Yen
  • KES: Kenyan Shilling
  • KGS: Kyrgystani Som
  • KHR: Cambodian Riel
  • KMF: Comorian Franc
  • KPW: North Korean Won
  • KRW: South Korean Won
  • KWD: Kuwaiti Dinar
  • KYD: Cayman Islands Dollar
  • KZT: Kazakhstani Tenge
  • LAK: Laotian Kip
  • LBP: Lebanese Pound
  • LKR: Sri Lankan Rupee
  • LRD: Liberian Dollar
  • LSL: Lesotho Loti
  • LYD: Libyan Dinar
  • MAD: Moroccan Dirham
  • MDL: Moldovan Leu
  • MGA: Malagasy Ariary
  • MKD: Macedonian Denar
  • MMK: Myanma Kyat
  • MNT: Mongolian Tugrik
  • MOP: Macanese Pataca
  • MRU: Mauritanian Ouguiya
  • MUR: Mauritian Rupee
  • MVR: Maldivian Rufiyaa
  • MWK: Malawian Kwacha
  • MXN: Mexican Peso
  • MYR: Malaysian Ringgit
  • MZN: Mozambican Metical
  • NAD: Namibian Dollar
  • NGN: Nigerian Naira
  • NIO: Nicaraguan Córdoba
  • NOK: Norwegian Krone
  • NPR: Nepalese Rupee
  • NZD: New Zealand Dollar
  • OMR: Omani Rial
  • PAB: Panamanian Balboa
  • PEN: Peruvian Nuevo Sol
  • PGK: Papua New Guinean Kina
  • PHP: Philippine Peso
  • PKR: Pakistani Rupee
  • PLN: Polish Zloty
  • PYG: Paraguayan Guarani
  • QAR: Qatari Rial
  • RON: Romanian Leu
  • RSD: Serbian Dinar
  • RUB: Russian Ruble
  • RWF: Rwandan Franc
  • SAR: Saudi Riyal
  • SBD: Solomon Islands Dollar
  • SCR: Seychellois Rupee
  • SDG: Sudanese Pound
  • SEK: Swedish Krona
  • SGD: Singapore Dollar
  • SHP: Saint Helena Pound
  • SLL: Sierra Leonean Leone
  • SOS: Somali Shilling
  • SRD: Surinamese Dollar
  • SSP: South Sudanese Pound
  • STD: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
  • STN: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
  • SVC: Salvadoran Colón
  • SYP: Syrian Pound
  • SZL: Swazi Lilangeni
  • THB: Thai Baht
  • TJS: Tajikistani Somoni
  • TMT: Turkmenistani Manat
  • TND: Tunisian Dinar
  • TOP: Tongan Pa'anga
  • TRY: Turkish Lira
  • TTD: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
  • TWD: New Taiwan Dollar
  • TZS: Tanzanian Shilling
  • UAH: Ukrainian Hryvnia
  • UGX: Ugandan Shilling
  • USD: United States Dollar
  • UYU: Uruguayan Peso
  • UZS: Uzbekistan Som
  • VEF: Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (Old)
  • VES: Venezuelan Bolívar Soberano
  • VND: Vietnamese Dong
  • VUV: Vanuatu Vatu
  • WST: Samoan Tala
  • XAF: CFA Franc BEAC
  • XAG: Silver Ounce
  • XAU: Gold Ounce
  • XCD: East Caribbean Dollar
  • XDR: Special Drawing Rights
  • XOF: CFA Franc BCEAO
  • XPD: Palladium Ounce
  • XPF: CFP Franc
  • XPT: Platinum Ounce
  • YER: Yemeni Rial
  • ZAR: South African Rand
  • ZMW: Zambian Kwacha
  • ZWL: Zimbabwean Dollar
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  • AED: United Arab Emirates Dirham
  • AFN: Afghan Afghani
  • ALL: Albanian Lek
  • AMD: Armenian Dram
  • ANG: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
  • AOA: Angolan Kwanza
  • ARS: Argentine Peso
  • AUD: Australian Dollar
  • AWG: Aruban Florin
  • AZN: Azerbaijani Manat
  • BAM: Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark
  • BBD: Barbadian Dollar
  • BDT: Bangladeshi Taka
  • BGN: Bulgarian Lev
  • BHD: Bahraini Dinar
  • BIF: Burundian Franc
  • BMD: Bermudan Dollar
  • BND: Brunei Dollar
  • BOB: Bolivian Boliviano
  • BRL: Brazilian Real
  • BSD: Bahamian Dollar
  • BTC: Bitcoin
  • BTN: Bhutanese Ngultrum
  • BWP: Botswanan Pula
  • BYN: Belarusian Ruble
  • BZD: Belize Dollar
  • CAD: Canadian Dollar
  • CDF: Congolese Franc
  • CHF: Swiss Franc
  • CLF: Chilean Unit of Account (UF)
  • CLP: Chilean Peso
  • CNH: Chinese Yuan (Offshore)
  • CNY: Chinese Yuan
  • COP: Colombian Peso
  • CRC: Costa Rican Colón
  • CUC: Cuban Convertible Peso
  • CUP: Cuban Peso
  • CVE: Cape Verdean Escudo
  • CZK: Czech Republic Koruna
  • DJF: Djiboutian Franc
  • DKK: Danish Krone
  • DOP: Dominican Peso
  • DZD: Algerian Dinar
  • EGP: Egyptian Pound
  • ERN: Eritrean Nakfa
  • ETB: Ethiopian Birr
  • EUR: Euro
  • FJD: Fijian Dollar
  • FKP: Falkland Islands Pound
  • GBP: British Pound Sterling
  • GEL: Georgian Lari
  • GGP: Guernsey Pound
  • GHS: Ghanaian Cedi
  • GIP: Gibraltar Pound
  • GMD: Gambian Dalasi
  • GNF: Guinean Franc
  • GTQ: Guatemalan Quetzal
  • GYD: Guyanaese Dollar
  • HKD: Hong Kong Dollar
  • HNL: Honduran Lempira
  • HRK: Croatian Kuna
  • HTG: Haitian Gourde
  • HUF: Hungarian Forint
  • IDR: Indonesian Rupiah
  • ILS: Israeli New Sheqel
  • IMP: Manx pound
  • INR: Indian Rupee
  • IQD: Iraqi Dinar
  • IRR: Iranian Rial
  • ISK: Icelandic Króna
  • JEP: Jersey Pound
  • JMD: Jamaican Dollar
  • JOD: Jordanian Dinar
  • JPY: Japanese Yen
  • KES: Kenyan Shilling
  • KGS: Kyrgystani Som
  • KHR: Cambodian Riel
  • KMF: Comorian Franc
  • KPW: North Korean Won
  • KRW: South Korean Won
  • KWD: Kuwaiti Dinar
  • KYD: Cayman Islands Dollar
  • KZT: Kazakhstani Tenge
  • LAK: Laotian Kip
  • LBP: Lebanese Pound
  • LKR: Sri Lankan Rupee
  • LRD: Liberian Dollar
  • LSL: Lesotho Loti
  • LYD: Libyan Dinar
  • MAD: Moroccan Dirham
  • MDL: Moldovan Leu
  • MGA: Malagasy Ariary
  • MKD: Macedonian Denar
  • MMK: Myanma Kyat
  • MNT: Mongolian Tugrik
  • MOP: Macanese Pataca
  • MRU: Mauritanian Ouguiya
  • MUR: Mauritian Rupee
  • MVR: Maldivian Rufiyaa
  • MWK: Malawian Kwacha
  • MXN: Mexican Peso
  • MYR: Malaysian Ringgit
  • MZN: Mozambican Metical
  • NAD: Namibian Dollar
  • NGN: Nigerian Naira
  • NIO: Nicaraguan Córdoba
  • NOK: Norwegian Krone
  • NPR: Nepalese Rupee
  • NZD: New Zealand Dollar
  • OMR: Omani Rial
  • PAB: Panamanian Balboa
  • PEN: Peruvian Nuevo Sol
  • PGK: Papua New Guinean Kina
  • PHP: Philippine Peso
  • PKR: Pakistani Rupee
  • PLN: Polish Zloty
  • PYG: Paraguayan Guarani
  • QAR: Qatari Rial
  • RON: Romanian Leu
  • RSD: Serbian Dinar
  • RUB: Russian Ruble
  • RWF: Rwandan Franc
  • SAR: Saudi Riyal
  • SBD: Solomon Islands Dollar
  • SCR: Seychellois Rupee
  • SDG: Sudanese Pound
  • SEK: Swedish Krona
  • SGD: Singapore Dollar
  • SHP: Saint Helena Pound
  • SLL: Sierra Leonean Leone
  • SOS: Somali Shilling
  • SRD: Surinamese Dollar
  • SSP: South Sudanese Pound
  • STD: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
  • STN: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
  • SVC: Salvadoran Colón
  • SYP: Syrian Pound
  • SZL: Swazi Lilangeni
  • THB: Thai Baht
  • TJS: Tajikistani Somoni
  • TMT: Turkmenistani Manat
  • TND: Tunisian Dinar
  • TOP: Tongan Pa'anga
  • TRY: Turkish Lira
  • TTD: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
  • TWD: New Taiwan Dollar
  • TZS: Tanzanian Shilling
  • UAH: Ukrainian Hryvnia
  • UGX: Ugandan Shilling
  • USD: United States Dollar
  • UYU: Uruguayan Peso
  • UZS: Uzbekistan Som
  • VEF: Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (Old)
  • VES: Venezuelan Bolívar Soberano
  • VND: Vietnamese Dong
  • VUV: Vanuatu Vatu
  • WST: Samoan Tala
  • XAF: CFA Franc BEAC
  • XAG: Silver Ounce
  • XAU: Gold Ounce
  • XCD: East Caribbean Dollar
  • XDR: Special Drawing Rights
  • XOF: CFA Franc BCEAO
  • XPD: Palladium Ounce
  • XPF: CFP Franc
  • XPT: Platinum Ounce
  • YER: Yemeni Rial
  • ZAR: South African Rand
  • ZMW: Zambian Kwacha
  • ZWL: Zimbabwean Dollar
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  • AED: United Arab Emirates Dirham
  • AFN: Afghan Afghani
  • ALL: Albanian Lek
  • AMD: Armenian Dram
  • ANG: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
  • AOA: Angolan Kwanza
  • ARS: Argentine Peso
  • AUD: Australian Dollar
  • AWG: Aruban Florin
  • AZN: Azerbaijani Manat
  • BAM: Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark
  • BBD: Barbadian Dollar
  • BDT: Bangladeshi Taka
  • BGN: Bulgarian Lev
  • BHD: Bahraini Dinar
  • BIF: Burundian Franc
  • BMD: Bermudan Dollar
  • BND: Brunei Dollar
  • BOB: Bolivian Boliviano
  • BRL: Brazilian Real
  • BSD: Bahamian Dollar
  • BTC: Bitcoin
  • BTN: Bhutanese Ngultrum
  • BWP: Botswanan Pula
  • BYN: Belarusian Ruble
  • BZD: Belize Dollar
  • CAD: Canadian Dollar
  • CDF: Congolese Franc
  • CHF: Swiss Franc
  • CLF: Chilean Unit of Account (UF)
  • CLP: Chilean Peso
  • CNH: Chinese Yuan (Offshore)
  • CNY: Chinese Yuan
  • COP: Colombian Peso
  • CRC: Costa Rican Colón
  • CUC: Cuban Convertible Peso
  • CUP: Cuban Peso
  • CVE: Cape Verdean Escudo
  • CZK: Czech Republic Koruna
  • DJF: Djiboutian Franc
  • DKK: Danish Krone
  • DOP: Dominican Peso
  • DZD: Algerian Dinar
  • EGP: Egyptian Pound
  • ERN: Eritrean Nakfa
  • ETB: Ethiopian Birr
  • EUR: Euro
  • FJD: Fijian Dollar
  • FKP: Falkland Islands Pound
  • GBP: British Pound Sterling
  • GEL: Georgian Lari
  • GGP: Guernsey Pound
  • GHS: Ghanaian Cedi
  • GIP: Gibraltar Pound
  • GMD: Gambian Dalasi
  • GNF: Guinean Franc
  • GTQ: Guatemalan Quetzal
  • GYD: Guyanaese Dollar
  • HKD: Hong Kong Dollar
  • HNL: Honduran Lempira
  • HRK: Croatian Kuna
  • HTG: Haitian Gourde
  • HUF: Hungarian Forint
  • IDR: Indonesian Rupiah
  • ILS: Israeli New Sheqel
  • IMP: Manx pound
  • INR: Indian Rupee
  • IQD: Iraqi Dinar
  • IRR: Iranian Rial
  • ISK: Icelandic Króna
  • JEP: Jersey Pound
  • JMD: Jamaican Dollar
  • JOD: Jordanian Dinar
  • JPY: Japanese Yen
  • KES: Kenyan Shilling
  • KGS: Kyrgystani Som
  • KHR: Cambodian Riel
  • KMF: Comorian Franc
  • KPW: North Korean Won
  • KRW: South Korean Won
  • KWD: Kuwaiti Dinar
  • KYD: Cayman Islands Dollar
  • KZT: Kazakhstani Tenge
  • LAK: Laotian Kip
  • LBP: Lebanese Pound
  • LKR: Sri Lankan Rupee
  • LRD: Liberian Dollar
  • LSL: Lesotho Loti
  • LYD: Libyan Dinar
  • MAD: Moroccan Dirham
  • MDL: Moldovan Leu
  • MGA: Malagasy Ariary
  • MKD: Macedonian Denar
  • MMK: Myanma Kyat
  • MNT: Mongolian Tugrik
  • MOP: Macanese Pataca
  • MRU: Mauritanian Ouguiya
  • MUR: Mauritian Rupee
  • MVR: Maldivian Rufiyaa
  • MWK: Malawian Kwacha
  • MXN: Mexican Peso
  • MYR: Malaysian Ringgit
  • MZN: Mozambican Metical
  • NAD: Namibian Dollar
  • NGN: Nigerian Naira
  • NIO: Nicaraguan Córdoba
  • NOK: Norwegian Krone
  • NPR: Nepalese Rupee
  • NZD: New Zealand Dollar
  • OMR: Omani Rial
  • PAB: Panamanian Balboa
  • PEN: Peruvian Nuevo Sol
  • PGK: Papua New Guinean Kina
  • PHP: Philippine Peso
  • PKR: Pakistani Rupee
  • PLN: Polish Zloty
  • PYG: Paraguayan Guarani
  • QAR: Qatari Rial
  • RON: Romanian Leu
  • RSD: Serbian Dinar
  • RUB: Russian Ruble
  • RWF: Rwandan Franc
  • SAR: Saudi Riyal
  • SBD: Solomon Islands Dollar
  • SCR: Seychellois Rupee
  • SDG: Sudanese Pound
  • SEK: Swedish Krona
  • SGD: Singapore Dollar
  • SHP: Saint Helena Pound
  • SLL: Sierra Leonean Leone
  • SOS: Somali Shilling
  • SRD: Surinamese Dollar
  • SSP: South Sudanese Pound
  • STD: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
  • STN: São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra
  • SVC: Salvadoran Colón
  • SYP: Syrian Pound
  • SZL: Swazi Lilangeni
  • THB: Thai Baht
  • TJS: Tajikistani Somoni
  • TMT: Turkmenistani Manat
  • TND: Tunisian Dinar
  • TOP: Tongan Pa'anga
  • TRY: Turkish Lira
  • TTD: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
  • TWD: New Taiwan Dollar
  • TZS: Tanzanian Shilling
  • UAH: Ukrainian Hryvnia
  • UGX: Ugandan Shilling
  • USD: United States Dollar
  • UYU: Uruguayan Peso
  • UZS: Uzbekistan Som
  • VEF: Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (Old)
  • VES: Venezuelan Bolívar Soberano
  • VND: Vietnamese Dong
  • VUV: Vanuatu Vatu
  • WST: Samoan Tala
  • XAF: CFA Franc BEAC
  • XAG: Silver Ounce
  • XAU: Gold Ounce
  • XCD: East Caribbean Dollar
  • XDR: Special Drawing Rights
  • XOF: CFA Franc BCEAO
  • XPD: Palladium Ounce
  • XPF: CFP Franc
  • XPT: Platinum Ounce
  • YER: Yemeni Rial
  • ZAR: South African Rand
  • ZMW: Zambian Kwacha
  • ZWL: Zimbabwean Dollar
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Turkish lira = 100 kuruş

Code

TRY

Notes and coins

Banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 lira

Coins of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 kurus

Currency exchange

Where can I change my currency?
You can easily exchange currency in exchange offices, banks, some bigger hotels, supermarkets or other shops. State-owned banks usually have a better exchange rates than private ones, but generally their rates quite similar to rates in most exchange offices. Many banks and offices avoid cashing traveller checks, as they are not very popular in Turkey. ATMs also offer currency exchange, but it’s not recommended. You cannot exchange coins.

Opening hours
Banks are open from 08:30 am to 17:30 pm, but you can no longer exchange your currency after 16:45 pm. There is a lunch break from 12:00 pm to 13:30 pm and banks are not open during the weekend. Private banks and exchange offices operate differently, they are usually open on Saturdays but only till 12:00 pm or 15:00 pm.

Commission
As stated, most rates are similar, but exchange offices provide the best rates. Places like hotels, airports and supermarkets may have a bigger commission fee than banks or exchange offices. ATMs also have very bad rates, you should never exchange your currency at an ATM.

ATM

ATMs are easily found in Turkish cities and other popular places. You can sometimes withdraw euros and US dollars at these ATMs. There are also withdrawal limits, which vary between banks.

Commission
There’s a standard 2.75% fee for withdrawals plus each bank has a different additional commission fee. This fee ranges from none to around 8%.

Useful tips

What currency should I take with me?
When going to Turkey, you should either take euros or US dollars. Pound sterling, Swiss francs, Japanese yen and Saudi riyals are also good to have. Turkish lira should only be exchanged inside Turkey, as its rates are very bad outside the country. You can import any amount of lira, but you must declare large amounts.

Is it profitable to cash and change money at the airport?
No, as rates at the airports are worse than in exchange offices. You will get less money if you cash or change money at any airport.

How to pay in hotels, shops, restaurants, taxis?
You should always have Turkish lira, not only on your credit card but also in cash. Some bigger resorts, hotels, shops, restaurants and taxi companies also accept euros and US dollars, but not other foreign currency. Note that when you pay in euros and US dollars, you are getting worse rates than in the exchange offices.

Other
1 lira note and 1 kuru coins are very rare.
Tipping and bargaining are very common things in Turkey.

Current weather
Climate

Turkey has a continental climate with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers, although nights are usually cool.

Seasons

The best months for a beach holiday are July and August.

Average temperatures

In Istanbul, the average January temperature is around 6.5 ° C (43.5 ° F).
In summer, the average temperature is around 24.5 ° C (76 ° F).
In Antalya, average monthly temperatures range from 10.5 ° C (51 ° F) in January to 28 ° C (82 ° F) in July.

Facts

Turkey is a vast country, stretching from Southeastern Europe all the way to Western Asia. Because of its locations, Turkey is a country that has a big historical baggage. Many ruins and cities from Roman and Byzantine times are still proudly standing and are important tourist destinations. Istanbul itself is a city filled with a lot of historical and cultural signifance. Turkish landscapes that surround many ancient city ruins are also breathtaking. Places like Cappadocia couldn’t be found anywhere else in the world. Not only does Turkey offer something to see, but it also offers a lot to do. From water based activities in many of the country’s beautiful beaches, to hot air balloons and paragliding, there is something for everyone. Why not also go and learn how to make traditional Turkish dishes or clothes? Turkey truly offers something for everyone.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia is renowned as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Originally built by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century, this basilica is now a museum open to everyone. It’s a masterpiece of architecture and engineering, with its delicate minarets and the 31 meter dome. This building is a mix of Muslim and Byzantine cultures. Inside the Hagia Sophia, you can experience the original remnants of the building and other attractions like stunning mosaics and well-crafted Muslim altars. It is the most popular tourist destination in Turkey for a reason.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/35mDxyYGGFdyApX68
Hagia Sophia is located in the center of Istanbul.

Ephesus

Ephesus is one of the most complete Roman cities in the Mediterranean region that still stand to this day. The city is preserved quite well and this is definitely one of the best places to visit for an in-depth look at Roman and Greek cultures. Highlights in the city include the Great Theater and the almost 2000 year old Library of Celsus. The remains of Temple of Hadrian are also an interesting sight, with the huge columns and a cella wall. Tours, that also cover other ancient nearby cities, are also very recommended.

Website: https://www.ephesus.us/

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ahxd92R5ofVNHTgJ8
The nearest major city is Izmir, located 50 km in the north. From Izmir you can either take a guided tour, public transport or a taxi to this ancient city. To reach Izmir from Istanbul, you can fly, which takes about an hour. You can also take a bus, but it takes around 10 hours to reach Izmir.

Cappadocia

Cappadocia is one of the most beautiful and scenic locations in Turkey. Millions of years formed these breathtaking valleys, with their fairy chimneys and underground cities, that were built in the Byzantine Era. Wave-like rocks and hill crests form an amazing view that photographers all over the world come to see. For hikers, this is also a paradise. This place is also known for its hot air ballon tours, which provide wonderful views of Cappadocia and don’t require any walking or climbing.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/34WkotSt1JdveNRj6
Cappadocia is located about 500 to 600 km southeast of Istanbul. From Istanbul, you can fly to Kayseri Erkilet Airport and then drive for an hour to reach Cappadocia. You can also take a bus or a train to Kayseri, the closest city to Cappadocia, but it will be a long journey.

Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace is the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans. It’s a huge compound, that was once the center of political life in Istanbul. From its beautiful Ottoman architecture and surrounding lush gardens to the lavishly decorated interior of the palace, it’s a sight to behold. The Harem is another highlight of the palace, but it costs extra to enter it. Because of its importance, Topkapi Palace is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Various tours, including audio tours, are available.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/9YEkfkSo7AdBEqeY9
Topkapi Palace is located in the center of Istanbul.

Pamukkale

Pamukkale means “cotton castle” in Turkish and is famous for its breathtaking white terraces. Surrounded by the green landscape, these terraces look like a snowfield in the middle of a field. The terrace are made from travertine, a sedimentary rock with a very high concentration of minerals that it got from the hot springs. Nearby you can also find the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Roman city. This Roman city was built to utilize the hot springs of Pamukkale. This place is both a natural and a manmade wonder.

Website: https://www.pamukkale.net/

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/uxF5d7jr18hN3Zw58
Denizli is the closest city to Pamukkale. From Denizli, you can reach Pamukkale by taxi or a minibus, it take abount 20 to 30 minutes. From Istanbul, a 10 hour bus ride is required to reach Denizli. There’s also the Denizli-Cardak Airport, where you can fly from most major cities.

Antalya

Antalya is a sprawling hub and resort located at the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Built almost 2000 years ago, this city is a popular tourist hotspot. Attractions include two beaches, the Old Town and the Antalya Museum. The museum is specifically very interesting, with its amazing collection of Roman and Hellenistic statues. You can also try the unique cuisine like piyaz or sis kofte. Many movie, music, dance and other festivals and events happen all throughout the year. From here, you can also start exploring the whole region and discover everything else it has to offer.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/n8eiw2z2wKpLbB6v7
Antalya is located about 500 km south of Istanbul. From Istanbul, there are different ways to reach the city. Flying is the fastest option, it takes about 2 hours to reach your destination. A bus takes about 12 hours, while a car ride takes about 9.

Ani

Ani used to be the capital of Armenia, until it was destroyed in 14th century because of Mongol raids and natural disasters. Today, only the city ruins remain, sitting where the Silk Road used to be. The beautiful, yet haunting, buildings stand among the idyllic landscape, surrounded only by the steppe grass. Church of the Redeemer is one of the best known landmarks in the city and parts of its stone masonry and frescoes still remain standing. Many buildings were also built using red bricks, which are a unique sight today.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ftJtADNs3wkXJEjf9
Kars is the closest major city to Ani. There are no public transport connections between Kars and Ani, you must either drive there yourself or pay for a taxi or a minibus. It takes about an hour to reach Ani from the city. Kars is located about 1200 km east of Istanbul and flying is the option to get there. A flight takes about 2 hours, while a train or a bus takes from 28 to 31 hour to reach the destination.

The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is a beautiful building with a important architectural and historical legacy. Built at the beginning of the 17th century, Sultan Ahmed ordered its construction and it was designed to rival the Hagia Sophia. Outside, you can see the beautiful six minarets and its large domes. Inside the mosque, you cannot miss the swathes of blue tiles that are lined up in different patterns. Despite being a popular tourist attraction, the mosque is still used regularly for praying and other religious services.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/4fqHNUvdoiRhDjGC8
The Blue Mosque is located in the center of Istanbul.

Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz is a relatively small and peaceful village located on the coast of the Aegen Sea. The village gets its name from an inlet, which is also called Ölüdeniz. This place offers wonderful scenery, ranging from turquoise blue water and lush green forests to its sandy beaches. Many people come here to breathe some fresh air or take photographs. Paragliding is a popular activity here, as it doesn’t only fill you with adrenaline, it also offers some wonderful aerial views.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/A5Mh4t1nMRNBvdN5A
Ölüdeniz is about 500 km south of Istanbul. The nearest city is Fathiye. From Istanbul, you can fly to the Dalaman airport and then use other transportation to reach the destination.

Anitkabir

Anitkabir is a mausoleum, located the capital of the country Ankara. Inside of it is a tomb dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of Republic of Turkey and its first president. The second president of Turkey, İsmet İnönü, is also buried here. Other attractions include the Ceremonial Plaza, the Road of the Lions and the Independence Tower. The monumental, symetrical and cut-stone clad buildings are an amazing sight. It is both a historical and an architectural landmark.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/s9ZFQPrjYotR5uVc7

Emergency phone numbers
Single emergency telephone number 112
Ambulance 112
Police 155
Fire department 110
Gendarmerie 156
Istanbul Atatürk Airport +90 444 1 IGA / +90 444 1 442
Tourist police +90 212 527 45 03
Consulate / Embassy

Please visit this page to find your country’s embassy

Insurance

Travel insurance is not compulsory in Turkey, but it’s a good idea to have one. Insurance is issued for each tourist and eliminates the need to pay for medical expenses for emergency medical care. Many insurance also cover things like theft, loss of baggage or even emergency repatriation. Some things that are not covered by insurance in Turkey include extreme sports and other high-risk activities, alcohol abuse, natural disasters and things like epidemics or terrorist attacks. There are several types of insurances like single-trip insurance, annual multi-trip insurance and backpacker insurance. On the lower end, insurance may cost from 30 to 100 USD, but it greatly varies.

Vaccinations

To visit Turkey, there are no mandatory vaccination requirements, but there are diseases for the avoidance of which vaccinations are desirable:
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria-tetanus (once every 10 years), influenza vaccination – seasonal, it is recommended to be carried out annually, hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever and rabies (if you intend to rest in the countryside, away from cities), yellow fever.

Drinking water, food

You should not drink tap water or things like unpasteurized milk. Stick to bottled water, water that’s been disinfected, carbonated drinks, coffee, tea and pasteurized milk. Food and drinks from street vendors also have high risk and should be avoided. When talking about exotic food, stay away from monkeys, bats or other similar wild animals. Stick to eating food that is cooked and is served hot and vegetables and fruits should all be either washed with clean water or peeled. Most restaurants serve quality food and drinks, but be wary when eating in budget restaurants.

Insects and animals

Insects and animals are common in Turkey, especially outside major cities. To avoid insect bites, you should try to cover yourself as much as possible and use insect repellent. In hotels or other places of accommodation, you should always make sure there is enough ventilation. DEET is a useful repellent against ticks and mosquitoes. If you do get bitten, try to avoid scratching the bites and you should apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion. If you do a lot of outdoor activites, you should regularly check your body for tics. Try to avoid any stray or wild animals you may encounter. If you get bit by any animal, you should instantly wash your wound and go to the doctor. If you wake in a room with a bat, also seek medical care immediately.

What if you get sick while traveling?
  1. Call the local partner of your insurance company. Her contacts can be found on the insurance policy.
  2. Tell us in detail about the insured event and the symptoms accompanying your illness.
  3. The local company representatives will find a suitable medical facility. If the clinic is far from you, ask what kind of transport you can use and whether the travel insurance company will pay for the trip later. For payment, keep all documents on travel expenses to the medical facility. These documents should reflect the cost and route (if possible).
  4. Upon arrival, do not pay for any services other than those permitted by the partner company. Do not leave any documents at the reception.
  5. Keep all records of the costs of buying drugs.
  6. Do not contact any medical institution (and doctor) without the permission of the partner company. You will have to pay for such services yourself and there is a high chance that these costs will not be reimbursed by the insurance company.
Hospitals

Healthcare in Turkey is adequate. Private hospitals in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and other major cities usually offer the best service. They can be quite expensive, though. Public hospitals tend to be a bit worse, but still generally fine. In rural areas and poorer regions, healthcare standards are much lower.

  • The American Hospital
    Güzelbahçe Sok. No.: 20, 34365, Nişantaşı,
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Phone: +90 212 311 20 00
  • Medicana Camlica
    Söğütözü Cd. 2165. Sokak No: 6, 06520 Söğütözü/Ankara
    Phone: +90 850 460 6334
  • Koç University Hospital
    Maltepe Mahallesi, Topkapı Caddesi No:4, 34010 Zeytinburnu/İstanbul
    Phone: +90 850 250 8250
  • İzmir Atatürk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
    Basın Sitesi Mah. Gazeteci Hasan Tahsin Cad. 35370 İzmir
    Phone:+ 90 232 243 43 43
What if you have lost your passport?
  1. Contact the local police as soon as possible to issue you a temporary ID. Ask for two copies to be certified: one for the embassy, ​​and the other to use to restore your passport upon return home;
  2. Call the embassy, ​​find out what documents are needed to restore the identity card / passport and the time of receipt. Usually this:
    1. 2 photos;
    2. Identity document (ID, internal passport, car license or any other document with your name, photo and stamp);
    3. Digital copies of the international passport and internal passport (if any);
    4. Go to the embassy. If everything is in order with the documents, then you will receive a certificate allowing you to return to your country will be issued on the same day in a few hours. And then you can show it at the airport at passport control during check-out. Remember that the certificate is valid for 14 days, so if you lost your passport on the first day, and the vacation is long, then it is best to receive the document no earlier than 2 weeks before departure.
Useful Tips

Turkey is generally a safe country, but theft and other accidents can happen. Terrorism, for example, is rare today but is not an impossibility.
It’s recommended to avoid regions that border Syria or Iraq.
Do not take drinks from strangers and do not carry large amounts of money with you, do not display money and valuables, choose main roads and well-lit places. You shouldn’t buy fast food from small street eateries.
The sun is very active at most months, so you should definitely use sunscreen and drink enough water.
Wash your hands often.
Always be aware of what’s happening on public transport.
Do not insult the Turkish state, their leaders or symbols like flags. You can easily get jail time for this.
Earthquakes are the most common natural disasters in the country, so be aware of them.

General Information

There are 3 mobile operators in Turkey.

Turkcell
Info Turkcell is the biggest mobile operator in the country, with the best coverage.
Cost 149 TRY for a tourist SIM card
Internet data size 20 GB
Internet speed Max speed, 3G
Other 200 call minutes
Unlimited messaging via BiP and WhatsApp
Valid for 30 days
Where to buy You can buy  the SIM at a Turkcell store or other outlets. Airports and supermarkets also sell it.
Official site https://www.turkcell.com.tr
How to recharge You can recharge your SIM card at various Turkcell outlets and other stores that sell SIM cards. You can also do this on the Turkcell site.
Vodafone
Info Vodafone is the second biggest operator in Turkey.
Cost 80 TRY for a tourist SIM card
Internet data size 20 GB
Internet speed Max speed, 3G and 4G
Other 1000 SMS
750 call minutes
Valid for 28 days
Where to buy You can buy SIM cards at Vodafone stores. Some larger airports and supermarkets may also sell them.
Official site https://www.vodafone.com.tr/
How to recharge You can top up Vodafone SIM cards at their stores.
Türk Telekom
Info Türk Telekom is the third and smallest mobile operator in Turkey.
Cost 150 TRY for a basic package with a SIM card
Internet data size 10 GB
Internet speed Max speed, 3G and 4G
Other Valid for 30 days
750 call minutes
Where to buy SIM cards can be bought at their stores. Bigger supermarkets and airports also sell them.
Official site https://www.turktelekom.com.tr/
How to recharge You can top up and recharge you package via SMS to number 5555. You can also do this online or at their stores.
Useful Tips
  • After 120 days of using a Turkish SIM card, you must register your mobile phone with the government.
  • Your SIM card will be valid for 6 months before expiring, if you don’t use it.
  • For more information you can visit https://prepaid-data-sim-card.fandom.com/wiki/Turkey#Operators
  • Alldaywifi offers wifi internet connection without requiring you to buy a SIM card. More information in the site mentioned above.
Plug & Sockets

Voltage 230 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Plug type C/F
Useful tips

Check if you need an adapter before starting a trip
Plug type F is useful for the socket C
Some appliances never need a converter. If the label states ‘INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz’ the appliance can be used in all countries in the world

Public Transport

Turkey is a vast country which offers a lot of freedom when it comes to transportation. Road conditions in the country are usually good and roads tend to be safe. Public transport is also very good, extensive and very affordable.
Road traffic is on the right side.

Trains

Train travel is becoming more popular in Turkey, because of the constant improvements. The railway network is spread around most the country, as there’s no coverage on Turkish coastlines. Many trains tend to be on the slower side, while fastest trains usually run between major cities like Ankara and Eskisehir. There are several different classes of trains and wagons, each with different accommodations and prices. Train tickets are usually not very expensive, they are cheaper than bus tickets, but some routes are more costly. Tickets can be bought online, at train stations or onboard. Reservations are not always mandatory, but are still recommended. Several rail passes are also available in Turkey. You can visit www.tcdd.gov.tr. for more information regarding train travel.

Bus

Intercity buses in Turkey are excellent and provide great services. Bus network is also great, you can easily get almost anywhere with a bus. Ticket prices are very varied, due to high competition, but it also depends on the route. Tickets can be bought online or at bus stations. Reservations can be very useful. Servis buses are shuttle buses that can take to the nearest bus station for free, so it’s not hard to reach them. There are many different bus companies in the country, including Kamil Koç (https://www.flixbus.com.tr/) and Istanbul Seyahat (https://istanbulseyahat.com.tr/). Two types of minibuses also operate in Turkey: Dolmuşes and Midibuses. They are less comfortable, tickets can only bought on the bus and don’t have strict schedules, but can be fast. They mostly run between smaller villages and other places that don’t have a normal size bus running. Inner-city buses are also great, especially in big cities like Ankara. There are both public and private local city buses.

Metro

Five cities in Turkey have a metro system. Istanbul metro has 7 lines and over a 100 stations, with more under construction. It is the largest metro in the country. Most metros operates operates from 06:00 am to 00.00 am, every 3 to 10 minutes. On weekends and during holidays, some metro systems operates for 24 hours. Ticket fares range from 3.5 to 7 TRY, depending on the city. There are different ways of paying for metro, including various cards and tickets.

Trams

Trams in 10 Turkish cities. Trams are less popular and slower than the metro, but they can still be quite useful. In bigger cities trams are more extensive, while in smaller ones they only have 1 or 2 lines. They operate from 06:00 am to midnight and run every 10 to 15 minutes. Ticket prices are similar to metro prices, around 5 TRY.

Taxi

Taxis in Turkey are generally reliable, but can be expensive, especially in cities like Istanbul. At nights, taxis cost 50% more. All official taxis are metered. Many taxis has a very limited space for luggage, so be aware of this. Taxi-stands can be easily found in tourist heavy areas like airports, bus stations or other attractions. Istanbul Airport Taxi and Transfer is a reliable taxi provider in Istanbul.

Car rental

Renting a car in Turkey can often be a good idea, depending on where you want to go. Obviously Turkey is a vast country and exploring it by car will take a lot of time and fuel, but it’s well worth it. Car rental services are easy to find and operate almost everywhere. Manual cars are most common, automatic ones cost more and are rarer. Road conditions on major roads and highways are generally good, while less popular roads tend to fare worse. Moreover, cities are usually clogged with traffic and that’s usually a headache. Weather conditions like icy snows can be dangerous, especially in colder regions of the country. To rent a car in Turkey you need to be 21 year old, have a valid driving license with at least 1 year of driving experience. International Driving Permit is also useful to have, just in case.

Bikes

Traveling by bike can be a good way to explore the scenery and other natural landmarks in the country. Bike rentals are mostly available in tourist towns or major cities. Popular roads can be quite dangerous for a cyclist, so it’s better to stay off them. Bikes can sometimes be taken on the public transport, usually for a small fee.

Boats

There are several boats and ferries that run across the Sea of Marmara. Gestaș is one the most popular ferry operators in Turkey.

Planes

Travelling in Turkey by plane is always a good option, due to the country’s size. Tickets tend to be very affordable, because of high competition between airlines. Turkish Airlines (https://www.turkishairlines.com/) are stated owned and are the most popular airline in the country. Other airlines like Anadolu Jet or Pegasus Airlines are also used.

International Airports

There are many international airports in Turkey, but the main airport is the new Istanbul Airport.

How to get to the city centre

Bus

HAVAİST and İETT buses run from the airport to the city center.

Price 20 to 30 TRY
Schedule Every 15 minutes
Duration of the trip 50 to 70 minutes
Waiting time Not long

Rental car

There are many car rental companies at the airport.

Price At least 300 TRY per day
Duration of the trip 60 minutes by car

Taxi

You can find a taxi in front of the Arrivals Hall.

Price 250 TRY
Schedule 24 hours
Duration of the trip 50 to 60 minutes
Waiting time You can depart anytime

Private transfer

You can book a private transfer to the city.

Useful Information

For more information about transportation in Istanbul, visit this website: https://www.tooistanbul.com/en/public-transportation-istanbul/
Tipping the taxi driver in Turkey is not very common, they simply round up the fee. For example, a 7.75 TRY will be 8 TRY.

Safety

Tourists of all ages are safe in Turkey. Turkish people value family, so children are welcome in the country. The attitude of local residents is always friendly, and the tourism industry workers sincerely try to provide guests with the best conditions for recreation.

Optimal time to travel with children

Spring and fall are usually the best seasons when travelling to Turkey. The temperatures are just right in the middle, making it pleasant for children. Moreover, during these seasons there are less tourists, meaning activities and accommodations won’t be as crowded. In summer, temperatures tend to get very high and during winter, they tend to get very low. Unless you and your children are specifically prepared to visit Turkey in summer or winter, it’s best to avoid these seasons.

Infrastructure (hotels, shops, transport)

Most hotels have a family package that includes accommodation for kids, like cots and baby food. You can also rent self-catering apartments and villas that have special accommodations for kids. Children are also allowed into most restaurants and waiters provide the required services, like high chairs. Children menus are not very common, but restaurants will prepare special dishes for your kids. Car rental companies usually provide children chairs for an additional fee. Discounts and free travel in public transport for children under the age of six is also common

Baby products (food, care products, diapers, clothes, toys)

Food can easily be bought in many stores and markets. Necessary items for children can also be purchased in supermarkets, shopping centers, pharmacies or small shops in the hotel or nearby.

Entertainment for children

  1. Playgrounds are common in many cities and tourist areas.
  2. Zoos like Izmir Wildlife Park and Faruk Yalcin Zoo are especially popular among kids.
  3. Aquariums like the Istanbul Aquarium or Antalya Aquarium are great ways to spend time with your children.
  4. Amusement parks are also popular in Turkey. Isfanbul Theme Park, Miniaturk and Legoland Discovery Centre will definitely be very interesting to your children.
  5. In Turkey you can also find toy museums like the Umran Baradan Toy Museum or the Ecological Toy Museum.
  6. For more active things, you can go horse riding in Cappadocia or go swimming in beautiful Turkish beaches.
  7. Turquoise Coast or the Hippodrome in Istanbul can be both a great way to spend time with your kids and learn some historical facts.
Babysitting

In some hotels and resort areas you find baby clubs, which can organize babysitting for your children. Some tours also include this options. Babysitting services may not always be up to par, but eventually you can find something that will fit your criteria.

The best places to stay with children

Cappadocia is not only a great place for activities and sightseeing, but you can also stay in the Cave hotels which will gladly accommodate your children.
In Istanbul, you can stay at Ada Hotel Istanbul or Hotel Tulip House, as they are both highly rated as family-friendly.
Acanthus & Cennet Barut Collection in Side city and Vogue Hotel Supreme Bodrum in Bodrum are also highly rated. Both of these hotels have many activities for kids and provide various accommodations like babysitting and parasols.
Xanadu Resort Hotel located in Belek is a great place to stay if you want access to the beach. Tourists of any age are welcome to stay here.

What to take with you?
  • Beach gear and high factor sunscreen. Sunglasses are also very useful.
  • Lightweight clothing, preferably natural fabrics.
  • It is advisable to bring some high quality baby food or diapers, in case you won’t be able to find them in nearby stores.
  • During summer, an umbrella or a hat is advised.
  • During colder months, definitely take warm clothes so your children won’t get cold.
  • Necessary medicines: drugs for headaches, drugs for poisoning and indigestion, cardiovascular and choleretic drugs, eye drops, iodine, brilliant green and dressings.
  • Repellents.
Pet friendly

Turkey is a country with loyal attitude towards animals

Main rules

1. Chipping Your pet must be microchipped with an ISO 11784 pet microchip that is a 15 digit and non-encrypted. If your pet’s microchip is not ISO 11784 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner.
2. Vaccinations Your pet must be vaccinated for rabies between 30 days and 12 months before entering the country. Turkey does not accept the 3 year rabies vaccination. If your pet is not vaccinated or has the 3 year rabies vaccination, your pet can have a rabies test done at various laboratories prior entering Turkey.
A rabies certificate, with all the vaccinations your pet had should be taken with you.
3. Rabies Titer Test All pets entering Turkey will need to have a rabies titer test. If results are acceptable, your pet is allowed inside the country.
4. Health Certificate If traveling to Turkey from the United States, a USDA-accredited veterinarian must then complete the Veterinary Certificate for Turkey for endorsement by your State USDA or CFIA office within 48 hours of travel for pets traveling from the USA or Canada respectively. Additionally, pet owners can also op to have the EU health certificate completed by their veterinarian as well, but endorsement of this document is not required.
If you are entering Turkey from a country other than the United States or Canada, your vet can complete the EU health certificate.
5. Treatment of ticks and tapeworms You pet must be treated to any internal and external parasites before entering Turkey; this must reflected in the health certificate
6. Transportation by air When arriving at an airport, your pet must be a in good health and not carry any diseases that are communicable to humans. If your pet is not in a good health, it be treated by a veterinarian at your cost.
Pet processing takes 5 to 6 hours, so it’s advisable to arrive earlier in the morning. From 15:00 pm, bringing a pet into Turkey will cost extra. Two pets per person can enter the country tax-free. The person must also be present at custom clearance or have a document to prove that he’s the owner and has arrived within 30 days after the pets did.
7. Banned breeds A lot of breeds in Turkey are banned from being imported: Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosa, American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Rottweiller, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Neopolitan Mastiff, Spanish Mastiff, Dogue de Bordeux, Roman Fighting Dog, Bandog Tosa Inu, Mastiff, Tibetan Mastiff or similar, mongrel breeds.
8. Other animals Invertebrates, tropical fish, reptiles, amphibia, mammals must have a health certificate, but are not required to be vaccinated from rabies. Birds are also permitted with an import permit.
9. CITES If your pet is not a common like a dog or a cat and especially if it’s a turtle or parrot, it is advisable to check that it is not protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). You will need to apply for additional permits if this is the case.
Public transport

If your pet is not very big, you can transport your pet on public transport in a suitable carrier. Bigger animals are not allowed on most public transport, with the exception of ferries. In all cases, remember to carry the pet’s ID card and health certificate.

Taxi

It is better to discuss this issue directly with the driver.

Accommodation

Not all hotels have accommodations for pets. It all depends on your pet and the hotel itself. About 10% to 20% of all hotels have accommodations for animals.

Duties

If all of the above rules are followed, there will be no problems traveling with animals in Turkey.

Useful tips

Transporting animals long distances is a huge stress for them. Please consider this fact in order not to harm your little friend.
And if you cannot leave your pet under the supervision of the house, then take care of purchasing the most comfortable carrying and take with you enough medicines to solve the problems of the animal as soon as possible
Some Turkish restaurants also allow animals inside of them.

Other Information

More information can be found on this website: https://www.pettravel.com/immigration/turkey.cfm

Main Information

Driving in Turkey can be a pretty great experience, as many Turkish roads are in a good condition. Fixed and mobile speed cameras are prevalent in Turkey, watch your speed when driving in Turkey. Mobile phones can only be used hands free and this rule is enforced strictly. Turkey also has a zero tolerance policy to drinking and driving, never drink alcohol if driving in Turkey.
Traffic accidents in Turkey are not uncommon, as some drivers tend to drive aggressively and without any regard to road rules. If you get into a traffic accident or an emergency, pull over to the side and turn on your emergency lights. Driving at night also tends to be dangerous, as some drivers only use low lights and dead animals or large rocks also pose a danger. In rural areas, livestock on the road is a coming sight.
You can bring your own vehicle into Turkey for 6 months.

Rules
Right-hand traffic
Town 50 km / h
Speed limit Outside the city 90 km / h
Highway 120 km / h
Fuel Petrol 7.30 TRY/l
Diesel 6.68 TRY/l
Permitted blood alcohol level 0 mg
Minimum driving age 18
Age restrictions
Minimum vehicle rental age 21
Seatbelts Seatbelts must be worn at the back and front
Highway

You cannot pay highway tolls with cash or a credit card. Your vehicle must have an electronic toll-payment device, as this device pays your toll automatically. Toll fees range from 2 to 5 TRY.

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