Currency
New Turkish Lira
(TRY)
In summer, daytime temperatures regularly top the 30˚C mark and can creep up to 35˚C in July and August. Thankfully, the heat isn’t sticky. Better still, summer evenings are beautifully balmy, with temperatures hovering around the low 20s even after sundown. Winters are warm, too, with the temperature hovering around 17˚C between December and February.
Your passport will need to be valid for at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Turkey.
Irish citizens need a visa to travel to Turkey. You can apply for a visa online at www.evisa.gov.tr before you go. For the latest, up to date information see www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/turkey/
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety info, visit https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/turkey/
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