START HERE · 4 minute readYour Turkey.
Sharon Hahn Darlin · CC BY 2.0Your Turkey.
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Checked 5 Nov 2026Istanbul: IST and SAW are separate airports
Read the airport code on each ticket. Allow for the complete journey across the city when changing airports.
Checked 5 Nov 2026Check your mobile connection before departure
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Checked 5 Nov 2026Our diary of the day
- Get to know IstanbulA morning to explore
- Make time for something deliciousFood & local finds
- Leave a little room to wanderYour own pace
- Your evening, your wayFind things to do
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Transport · 4 minute read
Calistemon · CC BY-SA 4.0Getting around Turkey: choose the route before the transport
Compare rail, flights and road journeys without turning transfer days into sightseeing marathons.
Money · 4 minute read
Ank Kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0Money in Turkey: lira, cards and a sensible cash backup
Understand currency choices, keep payment options separate and budget in the currency actually charged.
Weather & timing · 4 minute read
Shinae Hyun · CC BY-SA 4.0Turkey weather and seasons: pack for the route you are taking
Understand regional differences and use the forecast for each base and outdoor day.
Istanbul · 5 minute read
Mostafameraji · CC BY-SA 3.0Istanbul: the destination guide
Ferries, monumental architecture and neighbourhood food make Istanbul a trip in its own right. Plan one side of the city at a time, with the water crossing part of the experience.
Cappadocia · 5 minute read
RozenGT · CC BY-SA 4.0Cappadocia: the destination guide
Rock-cut churches, valley paths and distinctive settlements reward a few unhurried days. Choose a base first: Cappadocia is a region, not one town or a single attraction.
Your first trip · 4 minute read
Hsuparneeuq · CC BY-SA 4.0A first Turkey trip: three bases, with room to enjoy them
An adaptable Istanbul, Cappadocia and Mediterranean outline, plus a simpler Aegean alternative.
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