🧳 United Kingdom to Türkiye: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Türkiye on a United Kingdom passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
United Kingdom to Türkiye at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Turkish lira (TRY)
- Time: Türkiye (Ankara) is 2 hours ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Türkiye uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Türkiye).
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 112 police, fire & ambulance
- Tipping: Around 5–10% in restaurants; round up taxi fares.
- Best time: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm weather and fewer crowds
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United Kingdom to Türkiye – questions
Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Türkiye?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Türkiye?
The Turkish lira (TRY). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Pound sterling.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Türkiye?
Türkiye (Ankara) is 2 hours ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Türkiye?
Yes, bring an adapter: Türkiye uses plug type C, F, and United Kingdom uses G. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Türkiye).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Türkiye?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in Türkiye?
112 police, fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Türkiye?
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – warm weather and fewer crowds.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Türkiye?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 9 Jun 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in Türkiye because of terrorism, armed conflict and arbitrary detentions. Some areas carry a higher risk.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.