Turkey

Where Europe meets Asia. Istanbul's stunning architecture, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, Mediterranean coastline, and world-class cuisine.

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💸Estimated cost for Turkey

Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)

Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline

Updated: 2026-05-16

3N4D Budget

$931.97〜

Hostel + self-catering

3N4D Mid

$1,044.53〜

Mid hotel + dining out

3N4D Comfort

$1,297.79〜

Upscale hotel + tours

* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥126,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season

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Quick Facts

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Capital

Ankara

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Languages

Turkish

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Currency

TRY

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Region

Western Asia

Entry & Visa

* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.

eVisa required for some nationalities. Japanese passport holders: visa-free for 90 days.

Visa

Not required

Max stay

90 days

Passport

6 months

💬 Language

Turkish is the official language. English spoken in tourist areas of Istanbul, Cappadocia, and coastal resorts. Limited elsewhere.

🚆 Transport

Domestic flights are cheap and frequent. Istanbul has metro, tram, and ferries. Intercity buses are excellent. Dolmuş (shared minibus) for short distances.

💳 Payment

Mix of cash and cards. Credit cards widely accepted in cities. Istanbul increasingly cashless. Cash needed in smaller towns. Turkish Lira fluctuates — good value for tourists.

📋 Travel Basics

Mediterranean and continental climate. Tap water generally safe in cities but bottled recommended. Bargain in bazaars. Mosques require shoe removal and modest dress.