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How much does it cost to visit Turkey (Türkiye)?
If you’re planning to travel to Turkey, which is written locally as Türkiye, you could be looking at paying around £899 for a one-week visit, or £1599 for two weeks based on average costs*. That includes return flights, mid-range accommodation, food and spending money, although these example costs are just a rough guide.
In reality, the actual cost of a trip to Turkey will depend on lots of factors. For example, June to August is peak season in Turkey, so a holiday at this time of year is likely to cost more than a trip in a shoulder month like May or September.
Costs will also vary depending on the location you’re travelling to in Turkey. Flights to the coastal city of Antalya, for example, tend to be cheaper than flights to Istanbul, Turkey’s biggest city.* And costs for things like accommodation and restaurant meals in rural locations are likely to be lower than those in major cities.
To help you plan, we’ve taken a closer look at flights, accommodation, food and drink prices below. We’ve included spending money so you know how much Turkish lira you may need while you’re away.
How much are flights to Turkey?
The average cost of a return flight to Turkey is £199 at the time of writing*. Exact prices will depend on things like departure and arrival airports though. For example, the most popular route tends to be from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)*, so prices can be higher on this route due to demand. You may find the cheapest tickets flying into Dalaman Airport (DLM)*, which serves as a gateway to several popular beach resorts.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Turkey?
The cheapest month for flights from London to Turkey is often January*, although it’s worth keeping an eye out for deals in other winter months like December and February.
When is the most expensive time to fly to Turkey?
The most expensive time to fly to Turkey tends to be the summer months of July and August*, which is school holiday season in the UK and peak travel season in Turkey.
When’s the best time to book a flight to Turkey?
According to data at the time of writing, booking a flight to Turkey around 22 weeks – just over 5 months – before departure may be a good time to find the cheapest flight prices*.
How much is accommodation in Turkey?
Accommodation costs in Turkey vary by location and accommodation type, but Exiap estimate the average daily cost of a room in a mid-range hotel in Turkey to be around TRY 2,501, or £42 per night*. When budgeting for your trip, keep in mind this is just a rough guide.
That figure could be more like £18 per night for budget accommodation, or £81 for luxury accommodation*. And costs in Istanbul, which is considered one of Turkey’s more expensive destinations, are likely to be higher than those in smaller towns.
How much is food in Turkey?
Food in Turkey ranges from budget-friendly street foods like döner kebabs and lahmacun – also known as Turkish pizzas – to Michelin-starred dining. To give you an idea, we’ve compared some average costs below in Istanbul vs London, so you can see how each city compares before you travel to Turkey*.
A mid-range three-course meal for two: £80 in London vs £41.61 in Istanbul
A small domestic draught beer: £7 in London vs £3.62 in Istanbul
A regular cappuccino: £4.28 in London vs £3.27 in Istanbul
A small Coke/Pepsi: £2.21 in London vs £1.31 in Istanbul
A small bottle of water: £1.61 in London vs 43p in Istanbul
Don’t forget about taking spending money for activities in Turkey
To get an idea of how much to budget for activities in Turkey, it’s a good idea to check entrance prices online before you go. In Fethiye, for example, popular Belcekiz Beach is free to visit, but entry to its famous Blue Lagoon ranges from TRY 100-150 per person.
In Istanbul, meanwhile, foreign visitors currently pay an entry fee of around €25 to access the Hagia Sophia – one of Turkey's most-visited attractions – which was previously free to enter. This needs to be paid for online in advance or by card at the ticket kiosk.
For some other attractions, like Turkey’s many bazaars and traditional tea houses, it’s a good idea to take cash as card payments may not be accepted. Read our guide to the currency in Turkey – the Turkish lira – for useful information like cash denominations.
Buying Turkish lira with Marks & Spencer Travel Money
Ready to go? You can buy Turkish lira for free collection from 580+ participating M&S stores, including Simply Food*. Got some leftover notes after your trip? Sell your currency back at an M&S Travel Money bureau**.
*T&Cs apply. Subject to availability. **Sell-back only available at bureau locations.
Sources
*All prices are illustrative and based on average prices at the time of writing in October 2026.
Average costs for a week vs a two-week trip based on combined average prices for daily spending money, food, mid-range accommodation and flights: Exiap and Kayak
Antalya vs Istanbul flight prices: Skyscanner
Average flight prices: Kayak
Accommodation average prices: Exiap
Food and drink average prices: Numbeo
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