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Travel advisory · TürkiyeSome governments advise against travel to parts of Türkiye.The warnings cover only these areas: Border area with Iran, Border area with Iraq, Border area with Syria, Gaziantep, Hakkari, Hatay, Kilis, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Şırnak.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
Areas with warnings
  • Border area with Iran · avoid all travel · Spain, Italy
  • Border area with Iraq · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy
  • Border area with Syria · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
  • Gaziantep · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
  • Hakkari · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Italy, New Zealand
  • Hatay · avoid non-essential travel · France, Ireland, Italy
  • Kilis · avoid non-essential travel · France, Ireland, Italy
  • Mardin · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
  • Şanlıurfa · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy
  • Şırnak · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand

Also named by one government: Ağrı (Italy), Batman (France), Diyarbakır (France), Eastern and southeastern Türkiye (unspecified areas) (US), Mardin border area with Syria (Germany), Şanlıurfa border area with Syria (Germany), Van (Italy)

GovernmentAdviceUpdatedRead the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)No advice against the whole country; advises against all travel only to parts of Turkey (regional advisories)–Read the advice
United States (State Dept)Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)Jun 9, 2026Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)–Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)Erhöhte Vorsicht; landesweit terroristische Gefährdung (regional advisories)Oct 20, 2026Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)–Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)High Degree of Caution (regional advisories)–Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)Vigilance renforcée; risque terroriste élevé sur l'ensemble du territoire (regional advisories)–Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

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Türkiye

Istanbul's mosques and bazaars, Cappadocia's rock valleys and the Roman ruins of Ephesus make Türkiye a trip of cities, landscapes and coastline.

Start with the essentialsWhere to stayPlan a trip to Türkiye

Türkiye sits mostly in Anatolia, the peninsula in West Asia that lies between the Black Sea, the Aegean and the Mediterranean, with a smaller part, East Thrace, in Southeast Europe. Istanbul is the largest city and the country's economic and cultural center, and it spans both continents, with the Bosphorus dividing its European and Asian sides. Ankara is the capital.

The country is known for Istanbul's mosques and bazaars, the Roman ruins at Ephesus, and the rock valleys of Cappadocia, along with 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a long record of settlement. Göbekli Tepe, near 12,000 years old, is one of the oldest known human-made structures. Trips suit travelers who like history, food and varied landscapes, and most itineraries of one to two weeks pair Istanbul with one region. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for sightseeing, since Mediterranean and Aegean summers are hot and dry.

Five things to know before Türkiye

  1. Check your passport's entry rule

    US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish ordinary passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa, but the validity rule differs by country. Other nationalities: check the ministry list. Visa checker

  2. Add Cappadocia as a domestic flight

    Cappadocia is a separate leg from Istanbul, reached by air to Nevşehir or Kayseri. Wind decides whether balloons fly, so allow more than one morning. Cappadocia

  3. Plan mosque visits around prayer times

    Working mosques close to visitors during prayer times, and modest dress is expected. Check times on the day and visit between them. Istanbul

  4. Use an Istanbulkart in Istanbul

    The rechargeable İstanbulkart is the usual way to pay on Istanbul public transport. The Istanbul guide covers where to start.

  5. Check prices on the day, in lira

    High inflation means prices change often. Pay in lira rather than euros or dollars, and choose lira when a card terminal offers conversion. Money and cards

Türkiye travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Istanbul

Mosques, bazaars, the Bosphorus and where to stay.

Read the guideCappadocia

Balloons, valley walks and cave hotels.

Read the guideAntalya

The old town, beaches and ancient sites nearby.

Read the guideIzmir and Ephesus

Ephesus, the Aegean coast and getting there.

Read the guideTrabzon and the Black Sea

Sümela Monastery, green highlands and rain.

Read the guideVisa checker

Your passport's entry rule, checked against official sources.

Read the guideTravel insurance

Medical cover, cancellations and what policies exclude.

Read the guideGaziantep

Food, Zeugma mosaics and border advice.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Türkiye

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Monastery ValleySight · CappadociaMonastery ValleyKültürparkPark · İzmirKültürpark İzmirSpring and summer are good times to look for artistic events at the Atatürk Open Air Theater.Ecumenical Patriarchate of ConstantinopleChurch · IstanbulEcumenical Patriarchate of ConstantinopleLibrary of CelsusLandmark · EphesusLibrary of CelsusArrive early to avoid the busiest part of the day.

Destinations in Türkiye

Where to stay in Türkiye

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides
brown and white concrete building under blue sky during daytimeIstanbulWhere to stay in Istanbul: four areas on two continentsa body of water with a town in the distancePamukkaleWhere to stay in Pamukkale: village, Karahayıt or Denizli
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Itineraries

The Süleymaniye Mosque overlooking the city skyline and harbor in İstanbul, Türkiye3 daysIstanbul in 3 days: palaces, bazaars and a ferry to AsiaA three-day Istanbul plan: Topkapı Palace and Sultanahmet, the bazaars and the Galata Tower, then Dolmabahçe and a ferry to Kadıköy, with closing days.a group of hot air balloons in the sky2 daysCappadocia in 2 days: a Göreme-based route that worksCappadocia in 2 days from Göreme: the Open Air Museum at opening and a valley walk on day one, Zelve and Derinkuyu on day two, with listed hours and pass price.

What a day costs in Türkiye

Per person, in TRY

Work out your trip
BudgetTRY 1,600a day≈ $32 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night
TRY 900
Food
TRY 600
Transport
TRY 100
Sights
Free
Mid-rangeTRY 6,000a day≈ $120 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night
TRY 2,500
Food
TRY 1,500
Transport
TRY 500
Sights
TRY 1,500
ComfortTRY 14,000a day≈ $280 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night
TRY 5,000
Food
TRY 3,500
Transport
TRY 1,500
Sights
TRY 4,000
Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Katarina NovakA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

  • Rainy days
  • Snowy days
  • Best
  1. JanuaryPartly cloudy9 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh5°Low-3°Cold, wet
  2. FebruaryPartly cloudy6 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low-1°Cold
  3. MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh12°Low2°Cool
  4. AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh18°Low6°Tulips
  5. MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Warm
  6. JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh27°Low14°Warm, busy
  7. JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low17°Hot, humid
  8. AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low18°Hot, humid
  9. SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low14°Warm
  10. OctoberClear3 rainy daysHigh20°Low9°Mild
  11. NovemberClear5 rainy daysHigh14°Low4°Cool, wet
  12. DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low0°Cold, wet

Average daily high and low in Istanbul, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Türkiye

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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  1. Today15°7°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 0%.
  2. Tue16°8°13%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 13%.
  3. Wed13°7°60%Wednesday: Rain. High 13°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 60%.
  4. Thu8°5°68%Thursday: Rain. High 8°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 68%.
  5. Fri6°2°14%Friday: Fog. High 6°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 14%.
  6. Sat5°0°2%Saturday: Cloudy. High 5°, Low 0°. Chance of rain 2%.
  7. Sun4°-4°3%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 4°, Low -4°. Chance of rain 3%.

Updated 07:27 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 49.94 TRY

TRY · Turkish Lira

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Türkiye

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar
Christmas market with people and festive lightsNovemberSalzburg ChristkindlmarktNov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027a crowd of people walking down a street at nightNovemberNuremberg ChristkindlesmarktNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026gold and white lighted christmas treeNovemberStrasbourg Christmas marketNov 27 – Dec 24, 2026

Festivals by month

  • Jan
  • FebBaklahoraniIstanbul
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • JunIstanbul International Music FestivalIstanbul
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Before you go to Türkiye

eSIM for TürkiyeData plans and roamingRead the guideTravel insuranceMedical cover and cancellationsRead the guideTürkiye e-VisaVisa-free or not?Read the guideMoney and cardsCards, cash and ATM feesRead the guide
Rules for Türkiye, checked
Ordinary US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German and Spanish passports: no visa for up to 90 days in any 180. Passport validity differs by country; check yours.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Read more

Türkiye FAQ

Do I need a visa for Türkiye?

Not with a US, UK, Canadian, Australian, German or Spanish ordinary passport, for stays of up to 90 days in 180. Passport validity differs: UK and Canadian advice says 150 days from arrival, and Spain's says 6 months. Other nationalities should check the ministry's list.

Is Türkiye in Schengen?

No. Türkiye is outside Schengen and the EU, so days there do not count toward the Schengen 90 in 180, and it sets its own entry rules.

How many days do I need in Türkiye?

Ten days covers Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus with domestic flights. Give Istanbul at least three full days.

What if my balloon flight is canceled?

Wind cancels flights in every season, and policies differ by operator. Read the rebooking and refund terms before you pay, and book early in your stay to leave spare mornings.

When is the best time to visit Türkiye?

April, May, September and October for Istanbul and Cappadocia. The coast is warm enough for swimming from June to October.

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