Travel

There is more to Turkey than kebabs and expensive rugs. With an unrivalled culture and history, friendly locals, outstanding landscapes, richly-adorned cities, wonderful climate and value for money, it is not surprising Turkey is traditionally a favorite summer holiday tourist destination. More and more people are discovering the country’s excellent collection of high quality ski resorts each year, with the Turkish ski season running from December to April.

Turkey is well connected with the six countries it borders with by air, rail, road and seas. Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport is the busiest airport in Turkey, while airports at Ankara and Izmir also receive flights from overseas. Direct trains run from Budapest and Bucharest to Istanbul, while major European cities are linked by reliable bus networks.

It is cheap to fly within Turkey and buses offer an even cheaper alternative. Driving in Turkey can be hazardous due to bad local driving skills and busy, congested cities, although road quality is good.