am travelling to turkey next week with my children who are 16 , 6 and 4 years old, as per the information above I understood that my elder son needs an antigen test , but the other two doesn't, please confirm if this is ok ?thanks
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Friday, January 14, 2022 16:01
Yes Anas, children from 12years old below do not submit to the travel restrictions, they can enter Turkey with no problems. Just make sure that you get a HES code for your eldest child and yourself 72hours at most before landing.
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Amir – Friday, January 14, 2022 14:52
Hi there,
I'm planning to go to Istanbul from Eindhoven (Netherlands) on the 29th of January. I'm fully vaccinated (20 days before departure I've got a third shot of vaccine). Do I need to do a PCR test to enter Turkey?
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Friday, January 14, 2022 16:04
No Amiir, for vaccinated passengers that hold a vaccination certificate for their vaccination, they might only need to make an instant COVID test in order to take off the airport.
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Rebecca Hendrik – Friday, January 14, 2022 19:24
Am I allowed to take a direct flight from South Africa to Istanbul in order to make a transfer elsewhere (staying at the airport and not entering turkey)? If yes, do I need a pcr test?
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 10:29
The Republic of Turkey is banning all direct frights from South Africa until further notice. If you would to make a transfer or enter the county, then you should consider flying from another country.
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cinny – Friday, January 14, 2022 23:39
Please advise if there are any restrictions or requirements to transit through IST airport from Athens to Thailand. Thanks
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 10:29
There are no specific requirements for transit passengers. You must only pay attention to the requirements of the country of your destination with
regards to PCR testing, age limits, and isolation periods.
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Christina Longi – Saturday, January 15, 2022 04:45
Hello!
I will be traveling to Greece from the USA for 6 days before traveling to Turkey. Will I also need to test while in Greece 48 hours before arrival into Istanbul, or will you accept the negative test I took in the USA before Greece?
Thank you!
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 10:35
Yes Christina, you can enter the Replic of Turkey with a PCR test that is made 72hours at most next to a HES code that you should maintain from the Turkey Traveler Entry Webform.
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Cristhian Rodriguez – Saturday, January 15, 2022 07:01
Hi, I'll travel from Bogota to London with an scale in Istanbul Airport, doing a transit for 3 and half hours. Do I have to complete the "Turkey Traveler Entry" Web form or to hold the HES code or even take a PCR test prior of traveling? Thanks in advance for your response.
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 10:35
No Cristhian, you don't need to submit any requirements for your transit at the Istanbul Airport. Just pay attention to the restriction rules for the country of your destination.
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Rudy Casari – Saturday, January 15, 2022 14:25
I am travelling from the republic of ireland. I am fully vaccinated and receive the booster shot 1 month ago. Do I need to do any test before coming to Istanbul ?
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 10:38
No Rudy, vaccinated passengers that hold a vaccination certificate are not required to make a PCR test, but they might need to make an instant COVID test in order to take off the airport upon their arrival.
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Silvia Rojas – Saturday, January 15, 2022 15:09
Im a Turkish citizen with my vaccination card (2 doses ) I'm planning to go to Konya, Turkey next week. So I don't need PCR test from Colombia right? And how long takes the results of the PCR test that the airport makes to be revealed?
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 10:42
No Silvia, vaccinated passengers do not need to deliver a PCR test for both international and domestic flights. Just make sure you apply for the mandatory HES code 24hours before landing.
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Dobrin Adrian – Saturday, January 15, 2022 18:05
Hello. I booked a ticket for a surgery in Istanbul for February 20th. I am fully vaccinated with the 2 doses of Pfizer vaccine. I am obligated to have another PcR test when I arrive in Turkey??? My 2nd Pfizer dose was done in June 2021? There are more than 6 month since then. Can you please help me with an answer?? Thanks
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 12:51
No Dobrin, vaccinated passengers do not have to submit a PCR test when they have the vaccination certificate. However, you might need to make an instant test upon your arrival, but it depends on the Covid situation of the country of your departure. Make sure you maintain the mandatory HES code 24hours before your travel in order for you to enter the country.
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mohamed – Saturday, January 15, 2022 18:14
HI
Im planning to come to Turkey flying on Qatar airways from South Africa with stopover in Doha, do i still need to quarantine once getting to Turkey?
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Istanbul Airport - Airport Online – Monday, January 17, 2022 13:02
The Republic of Turkey is currently banning all direct frights coming from South Africa until further notice. If you're considering entering from another country and you're vaccinated, then you won't need to quarantine.
am travelling to turkey next week with my children who are 16 , 6 and 4 years old, as per the information above I understood that my elder son needs an antigen test , but the other two doesn't, please confirm if this is ok ?thanks
Yes Anas, children from 12years old below do not submit to the travel restrictions, they can enter Turkey with no problems. Just make sure that you get a HES code for your eldest child and yourself 72hours at most before landing.
Hi there, I'm planning to go to Istanbul from Eindhoven (Netherlands) on the 29th of January. I'm fully vaccinated (20 days before departure I've got a third shot of vaccine). Do I need to do a PCR test to enter Turkey?
No Amiir, for vaccinated passengers that hold a vaccination certificate for their vaccination, they might only need to make an instant COVID test in order to take off the airport.
Am I allowed to take a direct flight from South Africa to Istanbul in order to make a transfer elsewhere (staying at the airport and not entering turkey)? If yes, do I need a pcr test?
The Republic of Turkey is banning all direct frights from South Africa until further notice. If you would to make a transfer or enter the county, then you should consider flying from another country.
Please advise if there are any restrictions or requirements to transit through IST airport from Athens to Thailand. Thanks
There are no specific requirements for transit passengers. You must only pay attention to the requirements of the country of your destination with regards to PCR testing, age limits, and isolation periods.
Hello! I will be traveling to Greece from the USA for 6 days before traveling to Turkey. Will I also need to test while in Greece 48 hours before arrival into Istanbul, or will you accept the negative test I took in the USA before Greece? Thank you!
Yes Christina, you can enter the Replic of Turkey with a PCR test that is made 72hours at most next to a HES code that you should maintain from the Turkey Traveler Entry Webform.
Hi, I'll travel from Bogota to London with an scale in Istanbul Airport, doing a transit for 3 and half hours. Do I have to complete the "Turkey Traveler Entry" Web form or to hold the HES code or even take a PCR test prior of traveling? Thanks in advance for your response.
No Cristhian, you don't need to submit any requirements for your transit at the Istanbul Airport. Just pay attention to the restriction rules for the country of your destination.
I am travelling from the republic of ireland. I am fully vaccinated and receive the booster shot 1 month ago. Do I need to do any test before coming to Istanbul ?
No Rudy, vaccinated passengers that hold a vaccination certificate are not required to make a PCR test, but they might need to make an instant COVID test in order to take off the airport upon their arrival.
Im a Turkish citizen with my vaccination card (2 doses ) I'm planning to go to Konya, Turkey next week. So I don't need PCR test from Colombia right? And how long takes the results of the PCR test that the airport makes to be revealed?
No Silvia, vaccinated passengers do not need to deliver a PCR test for both international and domestic flights. Just make sure you apply for the mandatory HES code 24hours before landing.
Hello. I booked a ticket for a surgery in Istanbul for February 20th. I am fully vaccinated with the 2 doses of Pfizer vaccine. I am obligated to have another PcR test when I arrive in Turkey??? My 2nd Pfizer dose was done in June 2021? There are more than 6 month since then. Can you please help me with an answer?? Thanks
No Dobrin, vaccinated passengers do not have to submit a PCR test when they have the vaccination certificate. However, you might need to make an instant test upon your arrival, but it depends on the Covid situation of the country of your departure. Make sure you maintain the mandatory HES code 24hours before your travel in order for you to enter the country.
HI Im planning to come to Turkey flying on Qatar airways from South Africa with stopover in Doha, do i still need to quarantine once getting to Turkey?
The Republic of Turkey is currently banning all direct frights coming from South Africa until further notice. If you're considering entering from another country and you're vaccinated, then you won't need to quarantine.