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Medical treatment: If you fall ill or are injured in an accident when in Turkey, your travel insurance can pay for your medical expenses.
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Cancellation and delay: If your trip is delayed, or cancelled for a reason that’s out of your control, you should be able to claim any costs on your travel insurance.
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Lost or stolen luggage: If your luggage is lost or damaged, it can cover the cost of replacing your things. The amount of cover varies between policies.
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Repatriation: This helps you get home if you need to come back to the UK under specific conditions for medical reasons, or if there’s an issue with your airline.
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Personal liability: This is designed to cover legal costs if you accidentally damage someone’s property or injure another person.
What will my travel insurance cover?
What our travel insurance expert says
"Most of Turkey is in Asia, with a smaller portion of the country in Europe. Despite this, most insurers include Turkey on their list of European countries, meaning a trip to Turkey is covered by many European travel insurance policies.
Don’t assume this is the case for all providers though – make sure you double check before buying your insurance. If an insurer doesn’t class Turkey as part of Europe, you’ll need worldwide travel insurance."
Travel tips for Turkey
Here's what you need to know about Turkey at a glance:
- Official language: Turkish
- Capital: Ankara
- Time difference: UTC+3
- Flight time from the UK: Around 4 hours
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Money: The currency is Turkish Lira. Credit/debit cards are accepted all over Turkey, mainly in tourist areas and larger towns. ATMs are widely available in tourist areas and cities. That said, it's a good idea to carry some cash with you just in case you have difficulty finding an ATM.
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Driving: Drive on the right. If you plan on exploring Turkey by car you need an international driving permit or a full UK driving licence notarised in Turkish. You also need a green card as proof of your car insurance if you’re driving your own car.
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ID: It’s illegal not to carry some form of photo ID in Turkey. If you’re carrying your passport with you, make sure it’s safe.
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British embassy: The British embassy is in Ankara. Turkey’s consulate locations.
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Safety: Turkey is generally a safe country to visit, but terrorist groups are still active there. Check the government’s foreign travel advice for updates before you go.
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Local information site: goturkiye.com
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Climate: The coastal areas bordering the Mediterranean and Aegean seas have a temperate Mediterranean climate, with hot dry summers. Towards the Black Sea, the climate is temperate oceanic, with warm wet summers. Because the summers in Turkey can get hot, many people consider the spring and autumn as the best times to visit Turkey for sightseeing.
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Tipping: Tipping in Turkey is optional but common practice – usually about 10% of the bill. Generally you should tip with cash, as you can't add gratuities with a credit card.
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