Visitor Information

Climate

The average temperature for the month of September is 21-23 °C in İstanbul.

Currency and Exchange

The Turkish currency is Turkish Lira (TL ₺). Foreign money can be exchanged at banks on business days (09.00 - 17.00 Monday-Friday) as well as in hotels, at the airport and in exchange offices. All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Automated bank machines are available at many points throughout the city and at the airport.

Electricity

The electrical power supply in Türkiye is 220 volts and a transformer is necessary for your electrical and electronic equipment if using different voltage (ie USA, Canada).

Time

Türkiye is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Visa

Türkiye does not apply visa for visitors from many countries or a visa can be obtained easily at the airport. However, visitors from some countries might still need to apply for visa before travelling. Please check http://www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa for your country.