Turkey Travel Guide 🇹🇷
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Turkey — visas, costs, transport, culture, safety & food
🌤 Live Weather — Istanbul
Loading...
Weather data refreshes automatically on page load.
📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Ankara
🌆 Largest City Istanbul
💱 Currency Turkish Lira (TRY)
🗣 Language Turkish
⏱ Time Zone GMT+3
🔌 Plug Type Type C & F — 230V
Popular for: Mosques · History · Cappadocia · Food · Mediterranean Coast · Bazaars · Culture
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
e-Visa for many nationalities Passport valid 6+ months Hotel booking proof Return ticket recommended- Visa-free entry for select countries
- Immigration may ask for funds & itinerary
- Overstay fines are strict
Always keep your passport with entry stamp.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Apr–Jun Pleasant spring weather
🍂 Sep–Nov Best sightseeing season
☀️ Jul–Aug Hot — ideal for beaches
❄️ Dec–Feb Snow in Cappadocia / East
Istanbul has mild winters — coastal areas are warmer.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — ₺900–₺1,500 / ₹2,700–₹4,500 / $30–50 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — ₺2,000–₺3,500 / ₹6,000–₹10,500 / $70–120
- 👑 Luxury — ₺4,500+ / ₹13,500+ / $150+ per day
Public transport & döner shops make travel affordable.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Istanbul Cappadocia Pamukkale Antalya Ephesus Bodrum Fethiye🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights connect major cities
- High-speed trains on select routes
- Istanbul — trams · metro · ferries
- Taxis use meters — confirm before ride
- Intercity buses are comfortable
Istanbulkart works on all public transit.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Top providers — Turkcell · Vodafone · Türk Telekom
- Passport required to register SIM
- Tourist SIMs available at airports
- Data plans are affordable
- Free Wi-Fi in many cafés
Keep your SIM receipt — may be required for support.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards accepted in malls & hotels
- Cash preferred in bazaars & taxis
- ATMs widely available
- Better exchange rates in city centers
- Keep small notes for tipping
Tipping 5–10% is common in restaurants.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Kebab & Döner
- Baklava
- Turkish Tea & Coffee
- Pide (Turkish pizza)
- Mezes & Seafood
Vegetarian options are widely available.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Istanbul Tulip Festival
- Cappadocia Balloon Festival
- Ramadan & Eid Celebrations
- Republic Day — Oct 29
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Overpriced tourist restaurants
- Taxi route & fare scams
- Street bar invitations — avoid
- Pickpocketing in crowded bazaars
Turkey is generally safe — use normal precautions.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly at mosques
- Remove shoes in prayer areas
- Handshake is common greeting
- Avoid public affection in rural areas
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light layers
- Scarf / shawl for mosques
- Sunscreen & sunglasses
- Universal power adapter
Weather varies widely — pack flexible clothing.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Mediterranean climate on the coast
- Hot summers — mild winters
- Central Turkey is colder
- Snow in Cappadocia & mountain regions
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Istanbul Old City · Hagia Sophia · Grand Bazaar
- Day 2 — Bosphorus cruise · Galata · Taksim
- Day 3 — Fly to Cappadocia · sunset viewpoints
- Day 4 — Hot air balloon · valleys & cave houses
- Day 5 — Pamukkale or Antalya day trip
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 155
🚑 Ambulance 112
🔥 Fire 110
🧳 Tourist Info 170
❓ FAQs
Is Turkey safe for tourists?
Yes — major cities & tourist areas are generally safe.
Can I drink tap water?
No — bottled water is recommended.
Is bargaining allowed?
Yes — especially in bazaars & shops.
Is hot-air ballooning safe?
Yes — licensed operators follow strict regulations.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Turkey
Powered by
GetYourGuide