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Taxis

Taxis are easy to spot as they are all bright yellow in colour. All have a meter, and you should ensure that this is switched on at the beginning of your journey. There are two tariffs ‘gündüz’for journeys which take place during the daytime and ‘gece’for those which take place at night, which are charged at a higher rate. If you are travelling outside the city boundaries it is usual to agree a fixed rate in advance.

Telephone calls

To dial abroad from Turkey dial the international code 00 followed by the country code, 44 for the UK, 353 for Ireland, and then the number including the local area code, but removing the first 0. For example, a London number with an area code of 0207 would be dialled from Turkey as 00 44 207 followed by the number.

To dial Turkey from the UK dial the international code 00 followed by the country code, 90 and then the number including the local area code, but removing the first 0. For example, a Fethiye number with an area code of 0252 would be dialled from the UK or Ireland as 00 90 252 followed by the number.

There are public phone booths which accept cards or tokens (jetons) which can be bought from post offices (PTT) or local shops. You can call abroad from most hotels, but do bear in mind that this often works out to be quite expensive. It is wise to check rates before making a call. Providing your phone is enabled to work abroad, most mobiles will work in Turkey. Network coverage is extremely good and it is very rare to be in an area where your mobile does not work.

Useful Numbers Emergency 112 International Operator 115 Directory Assistance 118 Reversed Charge Calls 131 (Inter-city) Police 155 Gendarme 156 Fire Department 110

Area Codes Area codes are listed under the nearest city, which determines the region. Popular resorts come under the following areas:

Antalya : Alanya, Side, Kemer, Belek, Ka?/Kalkan Mugðla: Bodrum, Gümbet, Marmaris, Içmeler, Fethiye, Ölüdeniz AydÝn: Ku?adasÝ, AltÝnkum (Didim) City

Time Difference

Turkey is two hours ahead of the UK and Ireland.

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Visas

British and Irish passport-holders require a visa for Turkey, which is purchased at the point of entry. For tourist visas, there is no need to apply in advance or to fill in
any forms. If you are flying to Turkey, you will buy your visa at the Turkish airport on arrival.You will see the visa desk, situated just before passport control.You must buy your visa, which will be stuck into your passport by the official, before you join the queue for passport control. The visa for UK passport holders currently costs £10 and must be paid for with a Sterling note. The visa for Irish passport holders currently
costs €10 andmust be paid for with a Euro note.Visas are multiple entry and are valid
for threemonths. Each passport-holdermust purchase a visa including infants. Tourist
visas do not give you the right to take up paid or unpaid employment or to reside,
or to study (including student exchange program) or to establish yourself in business
in Turkey

British National Overseas passport holders and those of other nationalities should
contact the visa section of the Turkish Consulate to check visa requirements.
Details can be found online at www.turkishconsulate.org.uk or by calling 09068 347 348

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Water

Although tap water is chlorinated and, therefore, safe to drink, it is recommended
that you stick to bottled water, which is readily and cheaply available.

Weather

For general information on the climate and up-to-date weather forecasts visit www.meteor.gov.tr. Average daily maximum temperatures
shown below:

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Taxis

Telephone calls

Time Difference

Trains see Public Transport

Turkish see Language

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus see North Cyprus

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Visas

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Water

Weather

Weddings see Marriage

Working see Living & Working

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Youth Travel see
Student & Youth Travel