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Turkey Travel Guide

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(mer-ha-ba • Turkish)
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44°F
Thursday
38°F
Friday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Turkey?

12

December

Shoulder
season

1

January

Shoulder
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Turkey for tourism.

Visa obtained online (e-visa)

A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 43 to 50 USD

Tourist's budget
from 59 to 75 USD

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Did you know?

The surface area of Turkey is 302.5 thous. mi², which puts the country in position number 38 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Ankara (TR) and Washington D.C. (US) is 5421 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Ankara click here

Ankara
Ankara
Adana
Bursa
Istanbul
Izmir
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
5421
mi

Time Timezone

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Safety

General travel safety level in Turkey on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

30 March 2025• Ramazan Bayramı Holiday

Currency

Turkish Lira (TRY) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 TRY
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.02733
36.59457
GBP
0.02254
44.36325
USD
0.02868
34.86774
Update: 11 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Turkey

Map
Distance matrix
MilesIstanbulAnkaraIzmirBursaAdanaAntalyaTrabzonEdirne
Istanbul-21720558440301560134
Ankara217-324201243241369351
Izmir205324-160458223692227
Bursa58201160-404245562166
Adana440243458404-255364569
Antalya301241223245255-562399
Trabzon560369692562364562-684
Edirne134351227166569399684-

A Brief History of Turkey

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Turkey

  • Cuisine
  • Art
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 43 to 50 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 59 to 76 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Turkey via the Prices link

Currency

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Turkish Lira (TRY)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 10 December 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Turkey.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagTurkey for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa obtained online (e-visa)

A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

  • Allowed stay: 3 months
  • Single or multiple entry visa

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Turkey the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

17 / 231
Ranking
84 339 067
Turkish 70-75%, Kurdish 18%

Area

38 / 230
Ranking
302.5 thous. mi²
It is approximately 8% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

95 / 196
Ranking
76
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 73.6women 78.5

Median age

83 / 157
Ranking
32.2
Average age of population expressed in years.men 31.7women 32.8

Population growth

107 / 172
Ranking
0.7%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

31 / 131
Ranking
96.7%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.1%women 94.4%

GDP

54 / 194
Ranking
28 114 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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