Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» Expect crowds; book ahead
» İstanbul's high season April, May, September and October
» Christmas-New Year and Easter also busy, expensive periods
Shoulder
(May & Sep)
» Fewer crowds
» Most businesses open; prices drop
» Warm spring/autumn temperatures likely, especially in the southwest
» İstanbul's shoulder season June to August
Low Season
(Oct-Apr)
» Few travellers
» Accommodation in tourist areas may close
» Accommodation discounts of 20% or more
» İstanbul's low season November to March
Advance Planning
»
Three months before
Book accommodation for popular areas. Check your passport
will be valid for six months minimum after entering Turkey.
»
One month before
Update travel vaccinations. Book cultural activities - performances,
festivals, cooking classes and walking tours.
»
One week before
Check if visa needed on arrival and how much it costs. If visiting
southeastern Anatolia, check news about the Kurdish issue and Syrian unrest. Check if
any public or Islamic holidays are happening.
Your Daily Budget
Budget
less than
"
135
» Budget hotel double: less than
"
80 (İstanbul
"
165)
» Rooms often include breakfast
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