Turkey Travel Advice & Safety During Covid-19

Covid-19 pandemic period, If you want to travelto Turkey, istanbul we recommend that you carefully read the information below. Turkey as well as in every country Covidien-19 is rapidly expanding and is threatening human life. Therefore, Turkey Government takes some drastic measures to reduce the propagation velocity. The truism sector is heavily affected by these measures. There are not many activities for tourists, especially as all group activities with crowds are prohibited. But of course, there are some activities you can do safely. Now if you think travel to Turkey Let’s talk about what to pay attention to…

New Covid 19 Travel Restrictions for Turkey

Turkey was one of the few countries in the entire world that did not ask any requirements to enter the country till now. Regarding the latest announcement from the Turkish government, from December 30th, all the passengers who are traveling to Turkey, including the transit passengers as well as the tourists, will be asked to declare a negative PCR test result dated within 72 hours prior to their arrival.

The test result can be in hard copy or downloaded to electronic devices. Children under 6 years old are excluded from the obligation.

On the other hand, the Turkish Government giving chance tourists to travel to Turkey by not closing the borders or attractions for visits and exempting them from the lockdown that lasts during the weekends and holidays. Almost all of the museums and attractions remain open for visits during the lockdown, only the hours are shorter than usual. Tourist agencies continue operating their tours during the lockdown with minor difficulties such as providing meals(restaurants only offer takeaways), adjusting tour schedules to short working hours, or not being able to offer cruise rides regarding the regulation. It is needless to underline that most tourists prefer private tours rather than group tours during the pandemic, even customized lockdown tours are chosen by many visitors to stay away from the crowds.

Covid-19 Measures taken at istanbul Airports

• istanbul Airport test center provides 24/7 service to passengers. At the test center, you can have your PCR, Antibody, and Antigen tests are done and learn your results quickly.
• Passengers are required to wear masks at the terminal and inside the aircraft. Unmasked passengers and visitors will not be admitted to terminals and aircraft in order to protect public health.
• The terminal is only open to passengers and compulsory companions.
  A contactless control system is applied at security points to make passengers feel safe.
• Body temperature measurements of all passengers are made through thermal camera controls at the terminal entrance.
• Each baggage passing through X-rays is cleaned with UV (Ultraviolet) light.
• Each passenger using the Fast Passport Pass System can clean the contact points of their passport with the UV (Ultraviolet) e-passport system after use.
• From the moment the passengers enter the terminal, there are hand disinfectants that they can use in every area.
• The moving bands in the terminal are regularly cleaned with UV (Ultraviolet) system.
• The terminal building is cleaned by UV (Ultraviolet) autonomous devices.
• There are personal protective equipment vending machines in the terminal.
• Informative visuals and labels are placed at many points in the terminal to ensure that passengers comply with social distance rules.
• Fresh air is supplied to the terminal 24/7.
• The "Hygiene Team", which serves 24/7 for passengers to comply with social distance rules, works in the field.

Is a Covid test result required to enter Turkey?

Some rules apply to journeys that will be held in Turkey. All passengers are required by law to comply with the following rules.

• December 30, 2020, 6 years and older passengers (sailors, excluding transit passengers) scheduled departure time will receive giving samples within the previous 72 hours, negative PCR test documentation is required to present before the flight.
• All passengers are required to wear masks at airports and flights.
• Passengers will fill passenger’s information form.
• All passengers and airline personnel will undergo a health screening.

Things to do in istanbul During the Lockdown

Visiting istanbul, during COVID-19

During the Covid-19 pandemic period, Turkey is undergoing difficult times for tourism in istanbul. In line with the decision taken by the government of Turkey is a very touristic activity is shut down or when restrictions were introduced.

Especially in groups istanbul Bosphorus tours and guided istanbul city tours are prohibited or not so popular because many activities are prohibited (such as eating and drinking, shows) and tourism agencies have had to stop their tours. In addition, the lack of interest in group tours due to the concerns of tourists does not allow group tours to be made.

So how can you safely participate in tours during the covid-19 pandemic?

We recommend you to choose Private Tours if you want to take istanbul Bosphorus tour or guided istanbul city tour. You can join istanbul Bosphorus private boat tours with your family or friends without getting involved in the crowd. You can bring your own food and drinks on the boat and make your tour safely.

The only problem is eating and drinking, if you can bring it with you, you can have a safe tour without any problems.