Turkey (Istanbul) travel guide
Quick facts
Emergency112 (police 155, fire 110, gendarmerie 156)CurrencyTurkish lira TRYPlugs & voltageType C/F · 230 VTime zoneUTC+3
Useful phrases
HelloMerhabaThank youTeşekkürlerHow much is this?Ne kadar?Where is a halal restaurant?Helal restoran nerede?Help!İmdat!
Best time to visit and cost
Best monthsApril, May, September, October, NovemberClimateWarmCostMediumFamiliesExcellentHalal foodExcellentHighlightshistory, bazaars, easy halal food
General estimates. Check weather and prices before booking.
Emergency numbers checked against official sources on 14 Nov 2026. Other data is for reference.
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