Turkey Travel Forum

What day does my turkey e-visa 180 day period start i.e the day of purchase or the day of travel. thank you so much in advance.

Day 1 - Princes Islands ( Grand Island ) A trip to one of the Princes' Islands will take almost a full day. Wake up early morning and have your breakfast before the unforgettable day trip to Grand Island ( called Büyük Ada in Turkish ) Take a tram from Laleli Tram Stop ( T1 direction to Kabataş

Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque will be closed for Touristic visits between 01 March - 15 May 2018 Dates. Due to planned renovation works, Mosque will be open only for prayers.

Istanbul is a dream destination, it’s located in the edge of Europe where east meets west. Connecting the two continents, the city hides layers of history, culture, colors and scents. The architecture, the food, everything in Istanbul tells a story. The city is busy, fast, never stops, but when you

One of the best ways to enjoy your holiday is by moving out of your present environment. You can still enjoy your holiday while staying put but it somewhat defeats the idea if you cannot book economy class flights to Japan for a holiday. We will not be talking about Japan today, our focus will be

The New Istanbul Airport started operation since 29 October 2018, there are a few domestic flights for now. Due to new airport there is no any subway goes to the New Istanbul Airport but bus services for this airport operated by HAVAIST bus company, number of the bus from the Istanbul Airport ( n

To use all public transport in Istanbul (boats, subways, buses, trams , funiculars ) You will need the magnetic card (Istanbul Kart) . You find it in the small kiosks near all metro stations, piers, and also bus stations. It costs 6TL , you will then add credit as you know. Keep in mind that most

Hi, I am travelling to Istanbul end of this month with my husband and daughter. Can someone please advise what would be the approx. cost of taxi from Ataturk airport to Blue mosque. I would also be grateful for any suggestions on alternative method of transport. Thanks in advance.

US Government temporarily suspended all visa applications by Turkish citizens at the US diplomatic missions (except those for immigrant status) and later Turkish government reciprocated by temporarily suspending all visa applications (including evisa and visa-on-arrival) for US citizens to visit Tur

Keep in mind the closures for these top sites in Istanbul 2020 • Archaeological Museums (Arkeoloji Müzeleri) Closed: Monday, and until 13.00 on the first day of religious holidays • Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) Museum is open seven days a week. Exceptionally, the first day of religi

Top 8 things to do in Cappadocia, Turkey by knycx The landscapes of Turkey are diverse and dramatic. Many of them are in fact so unique that you will probably only find them in Turkey. My trip to Turkey was so amazing that I saw many wonderful places and I was almost overwhelmed. Starting off fr

I want to use public transport to go to sultan ahmet. I checked on google map M1A goes to zeytinburnu then from kocatepe 94A, 97, 97B goes to beyazit. What type of card I should buy to go to sultan ahmet? Will one card cover both M1A and 94A etc?

What is Istanbul Kart? Istanbul Kart (Card) is Smart Card for public transportation fare payment. The card is pre-paid and easily rechargeable. It is well worth it, if you want to travel within Istanbul by public transportation Tram, Metro, Bus and Ferry. Where to Get an Istanbul Kart The ea

I have received Turkish single entry Tourist visa. Visa validity 90 days. Duration of Stay in Turkey 30 days. My destination is only Trabzon. 1.Will I be able to stay 30 days even if I enter Turkey on 85th day? 2.Or, I have to complete my entire journey within 90 days?

I would like to know the best way to go from Ataturk Airport to Sabiha G. Airport. We are 7 persons of one family please advice me.

British travellers, with a passport from the United Kingdom, should get an electronic visa (eVisa) for travel to Turkey. The eVisa lets you enter and leave Turkey unlimited number of times. You can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days on each visit. The visa is valid for 180 days from the day it is gran

The Great Move is Beginning! The relocation operation from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Istanbul Airport will be carried out between 5 April 2019 3:00 a.m. and 7 April 2019 12:00 midnight (GMT + 3). Our passengers should contact the relevant airlines company for details about their flight. Here i

I am travelling to India from USA with stop over of Four hours at Istanbul airport. My student VISA is expired. Do I need any transit/travel VISA?

I have been looking for the some of the best places to visit in Turkey to enjoy my trip as much as possible. i am getting this article on top of Google search. https://letsflybd.com/6-beautiful-places-to-visit-in-turkey/ Now i am confused, should i visit only these places or are there few more l

Planning a trip to Turkey? There are lots of fascinating and beautiful places you can visit in Turkey. To make your planning easier, I have compiled a list of the best places to visit in Turkey. The Blue Mosque Blue Mosque is an awe-striking structure found in Istanbul. With six minarets and a

Istanbul New Airport Istanbul New Airport will be opened end of October 2018 and all flights from Ataturk Airport will be transferred to new airport. The airport will handle more than 200 million passengers and an airport with the most modern technology. Istanbul New Airport, which is expected to

APRIL 1, 2018 / APRIL 30, 2018 Every April since 2006, the city government in Istanbul has planted millions of tulips in Istanbul’s parks, avenues and traffic roundabouts. Best Places You Should Visit for Tulip Festival in Istanbul Emirgan Park, is located by the Bosphorus in Sariyer, which is

I will be in Istanbul next month for business and would like to stay on for a few days of sightseeing. It looks like a great city to explore but given the tense political situation and some recent terrorist attacks I thought I'd ask other travelers. Thanks for any advice.

Istanbul offers much for its visitors and especially for kids and families. 1 - Vialand Theme Park It is one of the best theme parks in Istanbul located in Eyup, at the Golden Horn region of Istanbul. A great day out at the Vialand is also one of the best things to to in Istanbul especially for

I am from India, is there visa upon arrival to Turkey?

The Istanbul Marathon, it is the only one in the world to be run a marathon over two continents. RACE DATE and TIME - 09:00 am. on Sunday, November 12, 2017 RACE DAY SCHEDULE 04:00 Closing time to the traffic for the 15 July Martyrs Bridge  07.00 – 07.30              D

I need some advice please. I'll be in Istabul next year. I have 2 nights to spend elsewhere. What would be a better choice in the short time i have, Izmir or Cappadocia. Thank you in advance

The Istanbul Museum Pass is a pre-payment card that provides you access to must-see museums in Old City Istanbul and cultural points of interest in Istanbul. What museums can you visit with Museum Pass? • Hagia Sophia • Topkapi Palace ( the Harem within the palace is not included) • Hagia Iren

I will be staying in Istanbul for 4-6 days in Sept had a couple of questions over where to stay? I was considering ether Takism or Sultanahmet since the prices for a good hotel are very reasonable outside the big name chain ones. 1) Which one offers easier access to Ataturk Airport? Or does it r

Hi there, My younger baby is 2 yrs old , will she be allowed to come on a balloon ride with us as my elder son is so excited for a hot air balloon ride and the only reason going cappadocia is the hot air balloon ride ..