Turkey Food and Visit Guid

Food in Turkey

Turkish cuisine is world famous with a rich mix of European and Asian influences. Indeed, Istanbul is one of the best culinary destinations in the world. The most popular dishes are kebap and pide (Turkish pizza), which consist of a flat and crisp bread with beef, lamb, chicken, eggs, cheese or vegetables. Do not forget to try the Turkish delight too!

Almost all food in Turkey is halal, and there are many options available for vegetarians.

When to visit Turkey

Turkey is a big country with many different climatic regions. The winters are cold in northern and eastern Turkey, while the coastal areas of the Aegean Sea enjoy a temperate climate and a pleasant climate all year round. The Mediterranean region can become very hot in summer.

The most popular time to visit Turkey is summer, from April to October. The tulip season in Istanbul runs from late March to early May. The Mediterranean coast is particularly pleasant in the spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), with temperatures between 20 and 30 ° C. These fantastic options offer an ideal time to organize tours from Islamabad, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Karachi and Lahore.

Getting to Turkey from Pakistan

Turkish Airlines and PIA offer direct flights to Istanbul every day from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The duration of Pakistan's flight from these cities to Istanbul is 5-7 hours.

From Peshawar to Istanbul, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia and Gulf Air offer single-stop flights. The total journey time is 10-14 hours. If you live in Peshawar, you may prefer to take a direct flight to Istanbul from Islamabad.

Flights from Pakistan to other airports in Turkey, including Ankara, Izmir and Antalya, operate indirectly by stopping at Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh or Kuwait.

From Istanbul to other cities in Turkey, such as Antalya and Kayseri (Cappadocia), Turkish Airlines offers many direct flights every day.

The journey between Pakistan and Turkey can take between 26 and 70 hours, depending on the place of departure and the point of destination. Whenever possible, those wishing to embark on this adventure will have to pass through Iran or one of the neighboring countries of the region. Please ensure that all necessary travel documents are correct.

Turkish visa for Pakistani citizens

Holders of a Pakistani passport must obtain a visa to enter Turkey. It is advisable to apply for your visa 4 weeks before the date of your arrival in Turkey. As visa requirements may change without notice, it is best to contact a Turkish embassy or consulate in Pakistan for the latest information.