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Flights to Turkey from the UK take around 3.5-4 hours depending on your routing. Multiple direct flights daily from London. Turkish Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Pegasus, and Wizz Air all operate routes.
Istanbul Airport (IST) handles most international arrivals. UK citizens need an e-visa for Turkey. Apply online at evisa.gov.tr. Costs around $50 for multiple entry.
Time zone is UTC+3 (3 hours ahead of GMT). Currency is Turkish Lira (TRY).
Istanbul Airport
Main international hub, opened 2019. One of world largest airports. 35km from city centre. Metro and bus connections.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Second Istanbul airport on Asian side. Popular with budget airlines. 50km from European Istanbul.
Antalya Airport
Gateway to Turkish Riviera. Two terminals. Direct flights from multiple UK airports. 13km from city centre.
Turkish Airlines
British Airways
Pegasus Airlines
easyJet
Wizz Air
SunExpress
Ryanair
Jet2
Spring (April-May)
Ideal for sightseeing. Mild temperatures. Tulip season in Istanbul April. Less crowded than summer.
Autumn (September-October)
Warm sea temperatures. Fewer tourists than peak summer. Great for combining beach and culture.
Summer (June-August)
Hot, especially inland. Peak beach season. Cappadocia and coastal resorts busy. Early booking essential.
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