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Safety
Use caution Safety summary
Türkiye — Istanbul is safe; avoid SE border regions.
Best time to visit
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Visa & entry
eVisa available for many passports.
Airlines
Major carriers operating to and from Türkiye.
Turkish Airlines
TK· Flag carrier
Pegasus Airlines
PC
SunExpress
XQ
Lufthansa
LH
Travel tips
- Carry small notes — many places dislike large bills
- Validate trams/metro tickets at the platform machine
- Tap water is generally safe in capitals
Common scams & risks
- "Free" tea and shisha that becomes a $200 bill
- Carpet-shop bait-and-switch in the Grand Bazaar
Best cities to visit
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