Practical Information

Visa

Please check the visa requirements for Türkiye for your nationality at mfa.gov.tr. Registered participants can request a visa invitation letter from their account.

Weather

Average temperatures in Istanbul in April range between 9 °C and 17 °C.

Currency

The local currency is the Turkish Lira (TRY). Credit cards are widely accepted.

Emergency number

Police, ambulance and fire brigade are all reached on the single emergency number 112, free of charge from any phone.

Time zone

Türkiye uses UTC+3 all year round (no daylight-saving change).

Electricity

230 V, 50 Hz; European two-pin plugs (types C and F).

Local transport

The Istanbulkart travel card works on the metro, trams, buses, Marmaray and city ferries. See Transport for directions to the venue.