Turkey travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Turkey with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Turkey.

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The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey © Mehmet - Adobe Stock Image

Turkey travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Turkey with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Turkey - quick facts
Flight time^✝	4 to 6.5 hours
Time difference	UK +3 hours
Language(s)	Turkish, Kurdish
Currency	Turkish Lira
Electricity	C + F plug (230V)
Driving side	Right

Why visit Turkey?

Considering a holiday to the Turkey? Here are some of the very good reasons it makes such a wonderful holiday destination be it for beaches or culture to ensure you get the most out of your 2025/2026 escape.

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Turkey weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C	8	9	11	16	21	25	27	27	24	19	15	11
Hours of sunshine (daily)	5	6	6	8	10	11	12	10	9	6	5	4
Days with some rainfall	19	16	14	11	9	6	4	5	7	12	14	18
Sea temperature °C	8	7	7	10	15	21	23	24	22	18	14	10

The Turkey weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Istanbul.

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Turkey travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Turkey from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

UK traveller advice for Turkey - UK FCDO
Irish traveller advice for Turkey - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
Canadian travel advice for Turkey - Government of Canada
US travel advisories for Turkey - US Department of State
Safe travel advisories for Turkey - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Smarter traveller advice for Turkey - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Turkey.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Turkey travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Turkey with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Vaccines & medicines for Turkey - CDC
Health & vaccinations for Turkey - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
How to stay safe & healthy in Turkey - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Turkey, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Turkey travel features

Do you want to learn more about Turkey? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Turkey.

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Turkey FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Turkey including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.