Türkiye Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Türkiye

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Ankara is the capital of Türkiye. Istanbul has different airports, so check exact airport codes when booking and connecting. Confirm e-visa eligibility and travel-purpose requirements with the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish Lira / TRY
Common language: CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Turkish, English, Kurdish. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time: IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Airlines for travel in Türkiye

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Türkiye
Airline	Code	Key hubs	Network
Turkish Airlines	TK	IST / AYT / GRU / JNB / NIM / OUA / ACC / AMM / AQJ / BJL / BKK / BKO	Turkish Airlines provides baggage guidance; check the operating carrier’s rules on interline itineraries.

How to travel around Türkiye by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Türkiye

Check the operating carrier for domestic segments
Turkish Airlines notes that the operating airline determines cabin baggage on interline journeys. Check each domestic segment and its carrier rather than assuming the previous segment’s conditions apply.

Arriving from another country

Check visas by nationality and travel purpose
Check your visa eligibility using Turkish Foreign Ministry guidance. The e-visa is for tourism or commerce; confirm documents separately with the relevant mission for work or study.

International routes to Türkiye

Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.

Popular international flight routes to Türkiye
Route	Arrival airport	Region
LHR to IST	IST	GB
FRA to IST	IST	DE
ATH to SAW	SAW	GR

Türkiye at a glance

Country: Türkiye
ISO: TR / TUR
Calling code: +90
Power: IEC World Plugs (June 2025 copy) lists supply as 220V, 50Hz, with plug types C, F. Values may differ by region or building; check device ratings and socket compatibility.
Airport codes: IST, SAW, ADA, ADB, ADF, AJI, AOE, ASR, AYT, BAL, BGG, BJV, BZI, CKZ, COV, DIY, DLM, DNZ, EDO, ERC, ERZ, ESB, EZS, GNY, GZP, GZT, HTY, IGD, ISE, KCM, KFS, KSY, KYA, KZR, MLX, MQM, MSR, MZH, NAV, NKT, NOP, OGU, ONQ, RZV, SZF, TEQ, TJK, TZX, VAN, VAS, YEI, YKO

Quick airport links

Confirm before travel

Entry rules, schedules, terminals and baggage policies can change. Check current information with official authorities, the airport and your airline.

Official travel information

UN M49 — Türkiye GoTürkiye — Ankara SIX ISO 4217 — Türkiye Türkiye MFA — Visa information for foreigners GoTürkiye — Airports and airlines Turkish Airlines — Cabin baggage ITU-T National Numbering Plans - Türkiye IANA Time Zone Database tzdata2026e - TR Unicode CLDR 49 Language-Territory Information - TR Unicode CLDR 49 Simplified Chinese language display names Voltage and plug types by country and region — tabirule (IEC World Plugs June 2025 copy)Turkish Airlines — Flights to İstanbul

Updated 2026-10-22

Plan your trip to Türkiye

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish Lira / TRY
Common language: CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Turkish, English, Kurdish. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time: IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

How to travel around Türkiye by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Türkiye

Check the operating carrier for domestic segments
Turkish Airlines notes that the operating airline determines cabin baggage on interline journeys. Check each domestic segment and its carrier rather than assuming the previous segment’s conditions apply.

Arriving from another country

Check visas by nationality and travel purpose
Check your visa eligibility using Turkish Foreign Ministry guidance. The e-visa is for tourism or commerce; confirm documents separately with the relevant mission for work or study.

Türkiye at a glance

Country

Türkiye

ISO

TR / TUR

Calling code

+90

Power

IEC World Plugs (June 2025 copy) lists supply as 220V, 50Hz, with plug types C, F. Values may differ by region or building; check device ratings and socket compatibility.

Airport codes

IST, SAW, ADA, ADB, ADF, AJI, AOE, ASR, AYT, BAL, BGG, BJV, BZI, CKZ, COV, DIY, DLM, DNZ, EDO, ERC, ERZ, ESB, EZS, GNY, GZP, GZT, HTY, IGD, ISE, KCM, KFS, KSY, KYA, KZR, MLX, MQM, MSR, MZH, NAV, NKT, NOP, OGU, ONQ, RZV, SZF, TEQ, TJK, TZX, VAN, VAS, YEI, YKO

Türkiye Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Türkiye

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish Lira / TRY
Common language: CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Turkish, English, Kurdish. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time: IANA time zone Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Airlines for travel in Türkiye

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Türkiye
Airline	Code	Key hubs	Network
Turkish Airlines	TK	IST / AYT / GRU / JNB / NIM / OUA / ACC / AMM / AQJ / BJL / BKK / BKO	Turkish Airlines provides baggage guidance; check the operating carrier’s rules on interline itineraries.

How to travel around Türkiye by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Türkiye

Check the operating carrier for domestic segments
Turkish Airlines notes that the operating airline determines cabin baggage on interline journeys. Check each domestic segment and its carrier rather than assuming the previous segment’s conditions apply.

Arriving from another country

Check visas by nationality and travel purpose
Check your visa eligibility using Turkish Foreign Ministry guidance. The e-visa is for tourism or commerce; confirm documents separately with the relevant mission for work or study.

International routes to Türkiye

Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.

Popular international flight routes to Türkiye
Route	Arrival airport	Region
LHR to IST	IST	GB
FRA to IST	IST	DE
ATH to SAW	SAW	GR

Türkiye at a glance

Country: Türkiye
ISO: TR / TUR
Calling code: +90
Power: IEC World Plugs (June 2025 copy) lists supply as 220V, 50Hz, with plug types C, F. Values may differ by region or building; check device ratings and socket compatibility.
Airport codes: IST, SAW, ADA, ADB, ADF, AJI, AOE, ASR, AYT, BAL, BGG, BJV, BZI, CKZ, COV, DIY, DLM, DNZ, EDO, ERC, ERZ, ESB, EZS, GNY, GZP, GZT, HTY, IGD, ISE, KCM, KFS, KSY, KYA, KZR, MLX, MQM, MSR, MZH, NAV, NKT, NOP, OGU, ONQ, RZV, SZF, TEQ, TJK, TZX, VAN, VAS, YEI, YKO

Quick airport links

Confirm before travel

Entry rules, schedules, terminals and baggage policies can change. Check current information with official authorities, the airport and your airline.

Official travel information

Updated 2026-10-22

Türkiye Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Türkiye

Major airports in Türkiye

İstanbul Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

Adnan Menderes International Airport

Adıyaman Airport

Ağrı Airport

Hasan Polatkan Airport

Kayseri Erkilet International Airport

Antalya International Airport

Airlines for travel in Türkiye

How to travel around Türkiye by air

Flying between cities in Türkiye

Arriving from another country

Popular cities to visit in Türkiye

Ankara ESB

Adıyaman ADF

Altıntaş KZR

Amasya MZH

Antakya HTY

Antalya AYT

Ağrı AJI

Batman BAL

Bodrum BJV

Dalaman DLM

International routes to Türkiye

Before you fly to Türkiye

Distinguish Istanbul’s two airports

Explore Türkiye travel information

Cities

Airports

Airlines

To

Türkiye flight and airport FAQs

Türkiye Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Türkiye

Major airports in Türkiye

İstanbul Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

Adnan Menderes International Airport

Adıyaman Airport

Ağrı Airport

Hasan Polatkan Airport

Kayseri Erkilet International Airport

Antalya International Airport

Airlines for travel in Türkiye

How to travel around Türkiye by air

Flying between cities in Türkiye

Arriving from another country

Popular cities to visit in Türkiye

Ankara ESB

Adıyaman ADF

Altıntaş KZR

Amasya MZH

Antakya HTY

Antalya AYT

Ağrı AJI

Batman BAL

Bodrum BJV

Dalaman DLM

International routes to Türkiye

Before you fly to Türkiye

Distinguish Istanbul’s two airports

Explore Türkiye travel information

Cities

Airports

Airlines

To

Türkiye flight and airport FAQs

Türkiye Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Türkiye

Major airports in Türkiye

İstanbul Airport

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport

Adnan Menderes International Airport

Adıyaman Airport