Turkey travel resources
Istanbul's mosques and bazaars, Cappadocia's cave valleys, Roman Ephesus and the Turquoise Coast.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Turkish lira (TRY)
- Language
- Turkish
- Best time to visit
- Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 112
- Plug types
- C, F
- Drives on
- Right
- Government travel advice
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Travel Tips
- Domestic flights and long-distance buses are the quickest ways to cover Turkey’s large distances.
- Cappadocia’s balloon flights depend on the weather and are often cancelled; leave a spare morning.
- Cover shoulders and knees in mosques; women also need a headscarf, often lent at the entrance.
- Prices change quickly. Check current exchange rates rather than relying on old guidebook prices.
- Haggling is normal in bazaars, but not in shops with marked prices.
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