Useful Info

Flight Details - approximately 4.5 hours

Time Difference - 2 hours ahead

Passport Requirements - full 10 year British Citizen passport with at least 6 months validity from return date.

Visa Requirements - £10 visa entry fee to be paid on arrival in Turkey (please note that Scottish notes are not accepted).

Currency - Turkish Lira

Capital - Ankara

Language - Turkish

Voltage - 220v (continental 2 pin plug)

Shopping - leather & suede goods are superb quality and offer bargains for everyone, Turkish carpets are renowned for their craftsmanship, gold & silver are also good buys. 

Chemist - is identified by the sign ECZANE and are open from 0800 - 2000

Tipping - although there is normally a service charge on restaurant bills it is customary to give a further 10% to your waiter, if you are happy with the service.

Average Temperatures