{"id":723,"date":"2026-03-06T03:18:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T03:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifos.seolog.tr\/?page_id=723"},"modified":"2026-03-06T03:28:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T03:28:34","slug":"faq-istanbul-turkiye","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ifosistanbul2026.org\/en\/faq-istanbul-turkiye\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ \u0130stanbul T\u00fcrkiye"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"723\" class=\"elementor elementor-723\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cd9dd6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cd9dd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b6f86 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"31b6f86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Fines apply for offenders.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- TAXI -->\r\n  <div class=\"ifos-acc-item\">\r\n    <button class=\"ifos-acc-q\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n      <span class=\"ifos-acc-title\">TAXI<\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"ifos-acc-icon\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/button>\r\n    <div class=\"ifos-acc-a\" hidden>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Taxis are available at taxi stands or can be hailed on the street.\r\n        All taxis are yellow and use meters.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82562ce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"82562ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4724f72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4724f72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IFOS \u0130stanbul IFOS 2026 ENT World Congress | World Otorhinolaryngology Congress FAQ \u0130stanbul T\u00fcrkiye CURRENCY The local currency in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TL) available in the following denominations: Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 TL; Coins: 50 kuru\u015f and 1 TL. Cash can usually be exchanged without commission at bureau de changes (d\u00f6viz), banks and hotels. Exchange rates are published daily in Turkish newspapers and can also be found at http:\/\/www.tcmb.gov.tr (please click \u201cbug\u00fcn\u201d under \u201cTCMB D\u00f6viz Kurlar\u0131\u201d on the left column). CAN I USE THE LOCAL CASH MACHINES? Cash machines (ATMs) are available throughout Turkey, accepting major European credit and bank cards. Instructions are often available in English. It is advisable to inform your bank in advance that you are travelling. WHAT IS THE MAINS SUPPLY VOLTAGE, WILL I NEED AN ADAPTOR? The mains voltage for electricity is 220V and 50Hz. Central European type wall socket (two-pin plugs) is standard in Turkey. CAN I USE MY CREDIT CARD? International credit and debit cards are widely accepted in shops and restaurants throughout Turkey. However it is advisable also to carry cash for smaller shops and cafes. DO I NEED TO KNOW TURKISH IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE? English is Turkey\u2019s second widest spoken language and you will easily find English speakers in major cities and holiday resorts. WHAT ARE THE OPENING TIMES FOR SHOPS AND OTHER SERVICES? Museums: 9 AM to 17 PM, Tuesday to Sunday. Pharmacies: 9 AM to 19 PM, Monday to Saturday. 24-Hour duty pharmacies are available on a rota basis. Banks: 9 AM to 17 PM, Monday to Friday (some close for lunch break). Post Offices: 9 AM to 17 PM, Monday to Friday. Shopping Centres are open seven days a week and stay open until late. WHAT IS THE TIME DIFFERENCE? Turkey is GMT+2, two hours ahead of the UK and one hour ahead of Central Europe. DRINKING WATER It is advisable to drink only bottled water unless it has been boiled or purified. Bottled water is available everywhere. CLIMATE AND WEATHER September is a wonderful time to visit \u0130stanbul, T\u00fcrkiye. Temperatures reach up to 23\u00b0C during the day and may drop to 16\u00b0C in the evening. DRIVING LICENSE International Driving Licenses are recognized throughout Turkey. Car rental companies require a valid driving license. INSURANCE Registration fees do not include insurance. Participants are advised to purchase travel insurance in their country of origin. SMOKING Smoking is not allowed in closed spaces such as shopping malls, museums and restaurants except designated areas. Fines apply for offenders. TAXI Taxis are available at taxi stands or can be hailed on the street. 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