10 Essential Tips for Your First Trip to Turkey
Everything a first-time visitor should know before flying to Turkey, from money and transport to food and etiquette.
Turkey rewards a little planning. Between Istanbul, the coast and Cappadocia there is a lot to fit in, and knowing the basics up front saves money and time.
Plan money and cards
Cards work widely, but cash still helps in markets and small towns.
- Carry some Turkish lira in cash.
- Tell your bank you are travelling.
- Use ATMs from major banks.
Master local transport
Public transport is cheap and fast, especially in Istanbul.
- Get an Istanbulkart for trams and ferries.
- Book intercity buses online.
- Allow buffer time on travel days.
Eat and travel respectfully
Hospitality is central to Turkish culture and small gestures go a long way.
- Try a full kahvaltı breakfast.
- Dress modestly at mosques.
- Learn a few Turkish phrases.
Build in a slow day. Some of the best moments in Turkey happen when you are not rushing between sights.
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