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Major cities and airports in Turkey
- Istanbul – Istanbul Airport
- Ankara – Esenboğa International Airport
- Izmir – Adnan Menderes Airport
- Antalya – Antalya Airport
- Adana – Adana Şakirpaşa Airport
- Bursa – Bursa Yenişehir Airport
- Dalaman – Dalaman Airport
- Trabzon – Trabzon Airport
- Kayseri – Kayseri Erkilet Airport
- Gaziantep – Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport
Time and Communication
Turkey is in the Eastern European Time zone (EET, GMT+3) and does not observe daylight saving time. The main mobile operators are Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom, providing extensive coverage and good quality across the country.
Money and shopping
The local currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY). The exchange rate fluctuates but as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, it’s approximately 8.4 TRY to 1 USD. Other currencies are not commonly accepted in most places. Credit and debit cards, especially Visa and MasterCard, are widely accepted. However, in smaller shops and rural areas, cash is often preferred. Currency exchange offices are typically open during regular business hours.
Transportation
Public buses, trams, and metro systems are common in the major cities of Turkey. Taxis are also widely available. For intercity travel, there are comfortable and efficient coach services, and for longer distances, domestic flights are available.
Touristic attractions
- Hagia Sophia: Once a cathedral, later a mosque, and now a museum, this iconic Istanbul landmark is a must-see.
- Cappadocia: Known for its unique fairy chimneys, rock formations, and hot air balloon rides.
- Pamukkale: An unreal landscape, famous for its white calcium terraces known as Travertine.
- Ephesus: An ancient city containing one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis.
- Topkapi Palace: A large museum in Istanbul that served as the main residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years.