Turkey Travel Essentials
Everything practical you need before you go — power plugs, voltage, a quick adapter check, tap-water safety, emergency numbers and tipping for Turkey.
⚡ Do you need a plug adapter?
Power plugsType C & F
Voltage / frequency230V · 50Hz
Tap waterEven in the resort towns around Kemer, Belek, Side and Alanya, bottled water is the safer choice — most hotels provide it free of charge in the room
Emergency112
TippingRounding up the bill or leaving a small amount in cash is plenty — card tips are less common
Good to know
- Turkey uses Type C & F sockets — recognisable by the small central pin — at 230V / 50Hz.
- European Type C plugs (two round pins) fit Turkish sockets just fine, but Type E/F "Schuko" plugs are too wide and won’t go in — a simple plug adapter is all you need, not a voltage converter. Travellers from the UK (Type G) and North America (Types A/B, 120V) will need an adapter too, and North American visitors should also check their devices are dual-voltage (100–240V).
- Emergency services: dial 112 anywhere in Turkey. Heading into the Taurus mountains or out on a boat trip? Make sure your tour operator has given you a local contact number too.
- Need to pack for it? See our packing list generator.