Turkey trip from India: 7-day Istanbul & Cappadocia plan
A 7-day Turkey itinerary from India: who can use the e-Visa and who needs a sticker visa, a rupee budget, Istanbul, a Cappadocia balloon ride and food tips.
Turkey
Istanbul's domes and bazaars, then balloons over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Visa needed; e-Visa only with a valid Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa or residence permit, otherwise a sticker visa |
|---|---|
| Stay | e-Visa: single entry, one month (per the Turkish foreign ministry) |
| Government fee | Not stated on the ministry or embassy pages we could read; shown on evisa.gov.tr |
| Processing | e-Visa is online; the sticker visa goes through the embassy or consulate |
| Official site | www.evisa.gov.tr |
When to go
The best months are April, May, September, October. Flights from India: About 6 h non-stop from Delhi or Mumbai to Istanbul. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); check the day's rate. Clocks: IST - 2:30.
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