The lay of the land
Turkey shares land borders with 8 neighbouring countries, so overland routes and multi-country trips are easy to fold into a plan. It’s a place you can arrive in and keep moving.
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Travelling to Turkey?
Everything you need for Turkey, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.
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Two continents in one city, bazaars that swallow whole afternoons, balloons over Cappadocia and a turquoise coast. Turkey is our best-selling destination, and it earns it.
- REGION
- Asia
- CURRENCY
- Turkish LiraTRY
- CAPITAL
- Ankara
- PLUGS
- Type C / F230 V
- LANGUAGE
- Turkish
- AREA
- 783,562km²
Travel notes for Turkey
TR / FIELD NOTESData the moment you land
The first place being connected pays off is passport control, when they ask for your hotel address and it’s sitting in your email. Plans run from 1 GB to 50 GB, valid up to 180 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. An Ozu eSIM installs before you fly and wakes up when you touch down.
Timing your trip
Turkey sits in the northern hemisphere, so the warmest, longest days fall roughly between June and August, while winters run colder. Spring and autumn usually trade the crowds for milder weather and better prices.
Paying your way
Keep the trip money in a separate account from your everyday one, with only what you plan to spend in it. If a card gets cloned, you lose a week’s budget and a phone call, not everything you have.
Documents & cover
Some countries ask for a yellow fever certificate depending on where you’ve been, not where you live: a layover can be enough to trigger it. Check the requirement against your actual route, stopovers included.
Getting understood
When you share no language at all, writing beats talking: type it, show the screen, let them type back. Speaking louder and slower has never worked for anybody.
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Georgia
Greece
Iran
IraqCities in Turkey
TR / 2- IstanbulISTIstanbul is the only city in the world split across two continents, and the Bosphorus is not a river: it’s a strait with freighter traffic. Most of the monuments sit on the European side, in Sultanahmet. The Asian shore is where you go for dinner.8 routes · getting there
- AntalyaAYTAntalya is the capital of the Turkish riviera and more than its resorts: the old town, Kaleiçi, is a walled Roman harbour lined with Ottoman houses. Hadrian’s Gate has stood there since the year 130.9 routes · getting there
Your pre-flight checklist
TR / PRE-FLIGHT- 01See eSIM plansDATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Turkey, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€0.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€2.49
- 5 GB · 21 days€3.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €1.13/day
- 02Browse loungesLAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
17 lounges across Turkey's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at Turkey’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
- 03Get a quoteCOVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Turkey from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help - 04Check your nationalityENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Turkey depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
- 05FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOONSkip the security queue at 300+ airports.
- 06CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOONDelayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
THE MEMBER MATH
This trip with Ozu+
- 10 GB eSIM · Turkey€6.49INCLUDED
- VIP lounge · Celebi Platinum Domestic Lounge (COV)€39.90−€35.00 CREDIT
Buying it loose€46.39
With Ozu+€34.89/month
YOU SAVE €11.50/monthGood to know
TR / FAQDo I need a visa for Turkey?
Entry rules for Turkey depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Will my phone work in Turkey?
Yes. With a Turkey travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.
How much does mobile data cost in Turkey?
Data packs start at €0.99 and unlimited plans from €1.13 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.
When should I buy my Turkey eSIM?
Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Turkey, so buying early costs nothing.
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