Two continents, one great holiday
Istanbul’s mosques and bazaars, the Turquoise Coast’s coves and gulets, Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys at sunrise and excellent-value all-inclusive resorts — Turkey is hugely popular with good reason.
Where to go
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and a Bosphorus cruise.
Hot-air balloons at dawn over valleys of fairy chimneys and cave hotels.
Ölüdeniz, Fethiye and Kaş — blue lagoons and boat trips.
Stylish marinas, beach clubs and ancient sites.
All-inclusive resorts, golf and the old harbour.
Culture and customs
Turkish hospitality is legendary — expect tea to be offered wherever you go.
Mosques. Dress modestly — cover shoulders and knees — and follow requests at the door, such as covering your hair or removing shoes. Visit outside prayer times.
Respect the flag and Atatürk. Insulting the Turkish nation, the flag, the President or Atatürk is a criminal offence, including in online posts.
Carry ID. It is illegal not to carry photo ID — keep your passport with you.
Photography. Don’t photograph military or official sites, and ask before photographing people.
Antiquities. Buying or exporting antiquities is illegal, so keep receipts for any older-looking souvenirs.
Ramadan. Avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours in Ramadan.
How far is Turkey from you?
Distances are great-circle estimates and flying times are typical, not timetabled. Message us for live fares and routes.
Turkey, month by month
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Long-term averages from national weather services (Antalya, Istanbul). Actual weather varies year to year.
Ready-made holidays, coming soon
We’re adding Turkey packages you can browse and filter by trip type, length and budget. Until then, tell us what you’d like and we’ll send ideas and prices — usually the same day.
Tell us about your Turkey trip
Holiday, flights only or just a hotel — send us the details and our team will come back with options and prices, usually the same day during opening hours.
- Flights issued by our own IATA-accredited team
- Internal flights, transfers and tours arranged
- Visa and passport help from our documents team
- One team to message before, during and after
Read the full official entry requirements
See the official GOV.UK entry requirements for Turkey.
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Travelling to Turkey — quick answers
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Do I need a visa for Turkey with a British passport?
No — with a British citizen passport you can visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Your passport must have an expiry date at least 150 days after the date you arrive and at least one blank page.
How long is the flight to Turkey?
About 4 hours nonstop from London to Istanbul, Antalya, Dalaman or Bodrum.
When is the best time to visit?
April to June and September to October; July and August are hot on the coast, and Cappadocia is cold in winter.
Can you book a balloon flight in Cappadocia?
Yes — we can add licensed balloon flights and cave-hotel stays to your trip.
Is Turkey safe to visit?
The FCDO advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria, well away from the main resorts and cities. Read the latest GOV.UK travel advice before you book and again before you travel.
Please note: the information on this page is a general guide, checked when it was published. Entry rules, health advice, weather, seasons, flight routes and local conditions can change at any time and vary from person to person, so we can’t accept responsibility for changes or for decisions based on this page alone. Always check the latest GOV.UK travel advice and official travel health advice before you travel. It is your responsibility to check the entry, health and travel requirements that apply to you before you travel. See our terms and conditions.