Turkey is a bargain in the Mediterranean, with more than 24m tourists visiting it in 2008, and more expected to visit the country in 2009. While Turkey is flirting with Europe, its current status, the exchange rate of Turkey’s Turkish Lira against Britain’s pound, means that Turkey is a great value for money. Also, cheap flights to Turkey can be found.
Turkey’s best season to visit is spring or autumn. Summer temperatures are often in the 30’s. The number of flights to Turkey available during winter can vary depending on where they are located. UK passport holders must have a passport that is valid for at most 90 days after returning. They can apply for a tourist visa for PS10 sterling.
Turkey’s Aegean coast is served by flights that land in Izmir or Bodrum. This covers resorts such as Bodrum and Bitez to Kusadasi and Cesme to Ephesus. Some of the most impressive archaeological sites on the Aegean coast are those with remnants from Greek, Roman, and Ottoman influences. This area is believed to be where St Paul is believed to have started Christianity. It also is where Helen of Troy, the legendary face of Christianity, is believed that she launched a thousand vessels. The Aegean region is rich in colour, with a lot of olive groves and pine trees lining the vast sandy beaches that roll into the sparkling blue Aegean water.
Fly to Turkey to reach the Mediterranean coast via Antalya or Dalaman. These flights take you to resorts like Marmaris and Icmeler in the west and Belek, Side, and Alanya in the east. This area is also known as the Turquoise Coast. It spans nearly 1600km and is interspersed by fine sandy beaches. There are also many classic cities scattered throughout. This part of Turkey is surrounded by the majestic Toros Mountains, which provide a breathtaking backdrop and an inner natural beauty that’s waiting to be discovered.
Depending on where you’re visiting, flights to Turkey from the UK take between 4 and 4 1/2 hours. You can purchase 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, two x 75cl bottles wine or spirits, and 120ml perfume with your duty-free allowance. This information is available on the Turkish Embassy website. You can choose the accommodation you prefer during your Turkey trip. These include self-catering apartments where you have full access to local cafes and restaurants, or small, family-run bed and breakfasts with a Turkish touch, as well as all-inclusive hotels with luxurious facilities.
If you have never been to Turkey before or feel you don’t know enough about it, now is the time to book your flight to Turkey and discover for yourself what this friendly, historical, and naturally beautiful country can offer.