How to go
By plane. The first man to fly was a Turk. In the 17th century, Hazeferen Ahmet Celebi, using two wings, flew over the Bosphorus from the Galata tower to Uskudar (Asia). The main Turkish airlines are:
- Turkish Airlines
- Pegasus Airlines
- Anadolu Jet
By Train. The most romantic way to get to Istanbul is without a doubt the train. Where the Legendary Oriente Express stands out.
Boat. Turkey can be reached directly from Venice, Athens or Brindisi to Izmir or Cesme. These cruises operate once a week and depending on the time of year. Istanbul is usually a stop on Mediterranean tourist cruises. There are regular services between some Greek islands and the Turkish coast
Passport, Visa, Papers
To check if you need a visa to visit Turkey, the Turkish government has enabled the website where you can easily check it here.
Climate
Contrary to what people often think, Turkey is, in general, a cold and rainy place. Broadly speaking, its climate is continental with extreme seasons. In winter, heavy snowfalls are frequent and rain is very abundant, especially in spring. In summer its climate is better, milder, the typical Mediterranean climate. Without a doubt, summer is the best time to visit since it presents the cold and snow of winter, and at the same time, you can take better advantage of its coasts.
Money
The currency of Türkiye is the Turkish lira, TRY (turk lirasi). There are exchange houses everywhere in every city. There are also several ATMs in Istanbul where you can exchange money. The ATM network is extensive in Istanbul and all major cities.
Health and Safety
It is not a bad idea to bring some antiseptic or antidiarrheal in case the heat is too hot or some food makes you sick. In ECZANE Turkish pharmacies you can buy antibiotics without a prescription, they are excellently stocked.
It cannot be said that Türkiye is an unsafe country, far from it. It is true that, like Europe, certain misfortunes happen from time to time. In general, there is a lot of security, you see a lot of police. At night you can go wherever you want.