The most important information when travelling in Turkey

When to go

Spring and Fall are ideal seasons for visiting Turkey.

Entry requirements

Most nationalities including British citizens need a visa. The only exception is British people on a cruise who stop for the day.

Health advise

No vaccinations are obligatory. But vaccinations against Tyhoid and Hepatitis A are recommended.

Airline tickets

Depending on the date you plan to leave and the airline company, tickets to Turkey start from 300£ one-way, but check out deals available.

Time difference

Turkish time is GMT+3. So when it is noon in London, it is 2:00 pm in Turkey.

Language

Turkish is the official language. Luckily most people in the Turkish tourist industry , as well as most of the population, speak English.

Relevant contacts

Turkish Embassy in the UK

Rutland Lodge Rutland Gardens,

Knightsbridge

London SW7 1BW, United Kingdom

020 7591 6900

http://www.mfa.gov.tr/contact-us.en.mfa

British embassy in Turkey

Şehit Ersan Caddesi 46/A

Çankaya

Ankara, Turkey

+90 312 455 33 44

britembcon@fco.gov.uk

Phone and internet connection

International Dialling code: +90

Electricity

Power is 230 volts so it's the same as the UK, but the plug is different. You will need an adaptor.