🧳 Travel help
Practical travel information for Türkiye before and during your trip.
Official rules, prices and conditions may change. Use this page as practical guidance and verify important details before making decisions.
Practical travel information before and during the trip
🛂Entry and passportCheck passport requirements, validity and entry rules before departure. Save copies of passport and travel documents.Open guide →🧾Visa and stayCheck whether you need a visa, how long you can stay in Türkiye and when residence permission may matter.Open guide →✈️Airports and transportPlan airport, transfer, taxi, Havaş/shuttle or private transport before you land.Open guide →💱Currency and paymentTurkish lira is used in Türkiye. Cards work in many places, but some cash can be useful.Open guide →🚕Taxi and local transportCheck taxis, dolmuş, buses, metro and tram. Clarify price, route and payment before the trip starts.Open guide →🚨Safety and practical adviceSave emergency numbers, hotel address and insurance details. Be aware of common tourist traps.Open guide →💊Health and pharmaciesHave travel insurance. The European Health Insurance Card does not work like in the EU/EEA. Use duty pharmacies when needed.Open guide →📱Mobile, internet and electricityCheck roaming, SIM/eSIM, WiFi and adapter. Türkiye uses standard European plugs.Open guide →📅Public holidays and opening hoursBayram and national days can affect banks, transport, shops and public offices.Open guide →
Short checklist
- Passport and entry rules
- Travel insurance and emergency numbers
- Airport transfer
- Currency, cards and cash
- Weather, duty pharmacies and holidays
Useful tools for the trip
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before travelling to Türkiye?
Passport, entry rules, insurance, currency, transport, mobile usage and possible public holidays.
Do travellers need a visa for Türkiye?
Visa rules can change. Use the visa calculator and always verify official sources.
Where can I find practical tools?
This page links to currency, taxis, duty pharmacies, weather, cameras and public holidays.