Turkey Travel Planning & Travel Tips

Americans living in or visiting Turkey are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and obtain updated information on travel and security within Turkey.

U.S. Embassy Ankara

110 Atatürk Blvd.
Kavaklıdere, 06100 Ankara – Turkey
Phone: (90-312) 455-5555

U.S. Consulate General Istanbul

İstinye Mahallesi, Üç Şehitler Sokak No.2
İstinye 34460 – Istanbul / Turkey
Phone: (90) 212-335 90 00

U.S. Consulate Adana

Girne Bulvari No:212 Guzelevler Mah.
Yuregir, Adana – TÜRKİYE
Tel: (90) (322) 455-4100

Climate:

The best time for touring is April-May and September-October, when the day temperatures are most comfortable and the least amount of rain falls. For the beach worshipper, June-September is best. Turkey is a big country, and the climate varies from region to region. The coasts are generally temperate, warm and fairly humid in summer with chilly, rainy winters. Central Anatolia has hot, dry summers and cold, rainy winters with snow. The Black Sea gets the most rain, while southeastern Turkey is very dry and very hot (100+ F/38+ C) in summer. Eastern Turkey has short summers and bitterly cold winters with lots of snow. Whenever and wherever you go, take a sweater for cool evenings.

Calling Internationally:

From the United States to Turkey: 011+ 90+ City Info. From Turkey to United States: 00+ 1*+ State Info.

Electricity:

The electric current used in Turkey is 11/220 Volts.

Travel Insurance for Turkey Trips:

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