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General Turkey travel information that is useful to almost everyone. For anything dependent on your passport, dates, route or circumstances, use the live sources and your personalised trip plan.
Entry rules depend on nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay. Check your exact circumstances shortly before travel rather than relying on a copied rule.
The currency is the Turkish lira (TRY or ₺). Cards are common in cities and tourist areas, but carry some lira for small businesses, markets, transport, tips and occasional card problems.
Check your UK provider’s Turkey roaming charges before departure. A local tourist SIM or travel eSIM may be better value, but compare data allowance, validity, activation and whether your phone is unlocked.
Turkey uses Type C and Type F sockets with a 230V, 50Hz supply. UK travellers normally need a Type C/F plug adaptor.
Turkey uses Turkey Time (TRT), UTC+3, throughout the year. It does not make the seasonal clock change used in the UK.
National and religious holidays can change opening hours, sell out transport, increase domestic travel and create larger crowds. Ramadan can also affect local rhythms, especially outside major tourist areas.
Tipping is generally discretionary and should reflect the service. Check whether a service charge is already included before adding more.
Call 112 for emergency medical, police, fire, coastguard and other urgent assistance in Turkey. Give your location, what happened and the number of people involved as clearly as possible.
Water quality and the taste or condition of local plumbing can vary. If you are unsure or have a sensitive stomach, use sealed bottled or properly filtered water and ask your accommodation for local advice.
Vehicles drive on the right. Seat belts and motorcycle helmets are required, and road conditions and driving styles can vary. Confirm licence, insurance and rental requirements before collecting a vehicle.
Turkey is varied and generally welcoming; local expectations differ by setting. Observe what others do and ask politely when unsure.
Install and sign in before travel, then download anything needed offline. The best transport apps depend on the cities and operators in your route.
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