Jackie
Travel Specialist
Where to go in Turkey
Turkey travel information
- Time zone: GMT +3
- Flight time: 4 - 5 hours
- Recommended airlines: Turkish Airlines
- Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
- Tipping guideline: Depends on the service
- Health considerations: There is a very low risk of malaria in Turkey.
- Capital: Ankara
- Population: 86,260,417
- National languages: Turkish
- Electricity and plugs: Type C/F<br>230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Turkey if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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