Essential Information

Visitors coming to Türkiye can follow the suggestions given below to be ready for their time in Türkiye.

CURRENCY

Türkiye’s currency is the Turkish lira (TRY). Therefore, you should consider possible fluctutations that may occur in the exchange rate. Credit and debit cards are widely used in Türkiye. Master and VISA cards are valid in most places, but American Express can also be used for payments. However, in case your card does not work or is blocked for some reason, or the cards are not used in your present location, it would be better to have cash with you at all times. You can also learn about your bank's partner banks in Türkiye and use their ATMs directly and withdraw money with competitive exchange rates or free of charge.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN TÜRKİYE

Another important aspect is the languages spoken. Turkish is the official language of Türkiye. Before and during your trip, you can reach the HealthTürkiye call center (0850 622 7575) and get assistance in four different languages (English, Arabic, French, Russian) 24/7, on any issue related to your health trip. Türkiye's Emergency Call Line is 112, and they offer services in Turkish, English, German, Arabic, and Russian on this line across the country.

TYPE OF SOCKETS

You should have a type C (European type) socket adapter for the electronic devices you will use on your trip, because other socket types are used very rarely.

CLIMATE

Türkiye has a very large surface area, and this surface area is spread over a varying topography and different latitudes and longitudes. Therefore, Türkiye experiences all four seasons. It would be better to prepare your travel bag depending on the region you will be visiting and the type of climate there (continental, Mediterranean, and Black Sea and Marmara [transitional] climates). You can check the weather for your travel here.  https://www.mgm.gov.tr/eng/forecast-cities.aspx

CULTURE

Türkiye is home to many people from different nationalities and ethnic origins. Türkiye is very colorful and richn in terms of its geography, culture and history. Anatolia has been a cradle of civilizations for a very long time, and many empires founded here have left behind their distinctive traces. For this reason, our visitors will have the chance to explore a strong blend of diversity, from the Balkans to Mesopotamia, from the Caucasus to the richness of Mediterranean cultures by both witnessing the current social life in the locations they visit and the historical heritage they see. You can learn about the places to visit and see in Türkiye on the GoTürkiye website www.goturkiye.com.

TOURIST DESTINATIONS

You can visit GoTürkiye on the web to have a closer look at the diversity and unique destinations our country offers and the unparalled experiences you will have here. https://goturkiye.com/homepage