Practical information for Istanbul, Turkey

In a big city like Istanbul you can easily get lost or lose someone. There're also some differences between Turkey and the rest of the world. We will give you an overview with important points to keep in mind.

• Temperature: The temperature is approximately 26˚C during the summer and approximately 8˚C during the winter period.
• Currency: The Turkish Lira (YTL).
• Language: The languages spoken are Turkish, Armenian, Kurdish and English. The official language is Turkish.
• Required travel documents: The rules and regulations of travel documents and visa applications change frequently. And there can be different requirements. On the website of the visa service the required and current information is listed.
• Health: Information about the (mandatory) vaccinations change constantly. For current information please check your local health services online or consult your GP surgery.