Best time to go to Izmir area

Summers in the Izmir area are long, warm and dry, with temperatures averaging between 30 to 33°C between June and September. The sea is nice and warm, too, hitting the 24°C mark in August. That said, light sea breezes see to it that you don’t overheat.

Passports & Visas

Your passport will need to be valid for at least 150 days (5 months) from the date you arrive and there should be a full blank page for the entry and exit stamps.

British Citizens travelling to Turkey for tourist purposes can travel without a visa for visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

We recommend you visit the FCDO website for the most up-to-date information - www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you're away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/health.