Thinking of traveling to Istanbul during the winter? You’ve made the right choice! While Istanbul is an excellent destination year-round, it turns into a winter wonderland at the start of December, with its snow-covered cityscapes, cozy cafes, and a magical atmosphere that you can’t get anywhere else.

If want to learn more about domestic flights in Turkey — including the best airlines to travel around Turkey, how to travel to and from the airport, and plenty of other practical tips, this post has everything you need to know.

While taking a taxi in Istanbul is one of the most convenient methods of getting around, unfortunately the drivers don’t always have your best interests at heart. Here are the most common taxi scams in Istanbul.

Traveling from Antalya to Pamukkale is one of the most popular day trips, and for good reason: the journey is relatively short, there are plenty of group tours that have daily departures, and there are many ways of getting from Antalya to Pamukkale. Oh, and did we mention that Pamukkale is absolutely beautiful?

With its meandering canal splitting the city in two, charming traditional houses, and soft green mountains framing the background, it’s easy to imagine Amasya as a city fit for a fairytale. In fact, Amasya is a recurring favorite on lists showcasing the ‘Best Fairytale Cities’ in Turkey and Europe! 

Most travelers haven’t heard of Kastamonu (Turkey) or know very little about the city, but that’s no surprise — Kastamonu is one of the Black Sea region’s best-kept secrets.  Even better, Kastamonu has everything you need as a tourist destination, but without the tourists!

Embarking on a Black Sea road trip should definitely be on the top of your travel bucket list! This road trip covers some of the best places in Northern Turkey and the Turkish Black Sea, including Sinop, Amasra, Safranbolu, Kastamonu, Amasya, Samsun, and more. 

There are many common travel mistakes in Turkey, such as not having a visa, trying to cram everything in one trip, avoiding certain places, and not knowing the cultural norms.  But no worries, these 30 essential turkey travel tips are here to help!

If your flight transits through Istanbul, there’s a chance you’ll stop at SAW airport. Here are the best hotels near Sabiha Gokcen Airport so you can spend your layover in comfort!