Turkey international travel guide in 2024

Turkey travel details 🇹🇷

Turkey has a population of 79M with main currency as Turkish Lira. The languages spoken are Turkish. Turkey travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are very common in Turkey. Tipping is usually not expected in Turkey. Internet speed in Turkey is on average 6.3 Mbps.In Turkey you drive on the right side.

Turkey travel advice

⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution

We've reviewed our travel advice for Türkiye and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. You'll need an e-visa for tourism or business if you're staying for less than 90 days (see 'Travel'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Türkiye overall due to the threat of terrorism. Higher levels apply.

Issue Date : May 9, 2024

Turkey weather

Turkey essential details

Plugs

Turkey uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are Turkish

Money in Turkey

Currencies

Turkey uses the Turkish lira (symbol: ?), code TRY.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Lira. Lira is subdivided into 100 kuru?s. Coins come in denominations of 1 lira and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 kuru?s.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are very common in Turkey. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Turkey. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.

Internet in Turkey

Internet

Internet speed in Turkey is on average 6.3 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Turkey is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 41.56 TRY, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Avea, Turkcell or Vodafone Türkiye. Turkey uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Turkey upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Turkey, dial +, then 90 (the country code for Turkey), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Turkey, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 212 .

Driving in Turkey

Road rules

In Turkey you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110-120 km/h (68-74 mph) on motorways, 110-120 km/h (68-74 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.

Emergecy

Universal

112

Police

112

Ambulance

112

Fire department

112

Turkey map

Turkey visa advice

If you're considering exploring Turkey beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Turkey transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Turkey, understanding Turkey Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.