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Tours to Turkey: facts for the traveller

Flight duration about 5 hours
Weather in March 15–22 degrees of warmth
Sea cool, for hotels with heated pools
Best resorts Antalya, Kemer, Side
Currency Turkish lira
Time difference 2 hours from Almaty

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Tours to Turkey: what to know

Nauryz in Turkey is a great reason for a Kazakhstani from Almaty to welcome spring by the sea, but it is important to remember the weather and the influx of guests. At the end of March in Antalya, Kemer, and Alanya, it is up to +18 degrees during the day, the sea is still cold, so swimming will only be possible in heated pools.

March in Turkey: weather and influx of guests

During the peak of blooming in Turkey, it is advantageous for a Kazakhstani from Almaty to fly to the Mediterranean coast precisely during this holiday. There is no direct flight to Antalya, so the route usually goes through Istanbul.

Weather surprises at Mediterranean resorts

During this period, hotels in Kemer and Alanya are filled with local families on school holidays. The Turkish spring in March is deceptive: during the day the air in Antalya warms up to +18, but evenings remain cool. The sea near Kemer reaches only +16 degrees, so swimming is only available in indoor pools. A tourist from Almaty should take warm clothes for walks through Kaleici, where orange trees fill the air with a sweet aroma.

How to choose an operating hotel in Belek and Side

When booking accommodation in Belek, check whether the pool is heated and whether the water park is operating. Most of the region's golf courses are already open, and the green lawns are a delight to the eye. In Side, the season of excursions to ancient ruins starts without summer queues, but check the status of the complex on the official website.

When is it better for a Kazakhstani to plan a trip for the holiday?

The holiday in Turkey is celebrated on March 21–23, and these dates coincide with the holidays of Turkish schoolchildren. The optimal option is to fly out of Almaty a week before the celebration and meet it at the resort.

Dates coinciding with the influx of local tourists

Departing at the end of the month will add to the budget the fee charged at the airport upon returning home. Turkish families book hotels in Antalya for spring break, creating a rush in restaurants. It is better for a Kazakhstani to choose 5-star complexes with a large territory where crowds dissipate. Morning breakfasts in such hotels pass calmly until nine o'clock, and the service remains at a high level.

What manages to open by the end of March in Bodrum and Marmaris

The Aegean coast wakes up later than the Mediterranean, and many guesthouses here are still closed. In Bodrum, chain hotels with indoor pools and spa centers are operating, attracting guests from Almaty. Marmaris greets visitors with strong winds that make yacht trips impossible, but the restaurants on the embankment delight with a variety of cuisine.

Features of windy weather in Fethiye and Kusadasi

In Fethiye, March winds reach 20 meters per second, ruining plans for beach holidays. Kusadasi offers calm bays protected from gusts, which attracts families with children. A windproof jacket will be useful for walks along the embankment, and it is worth choosing large hotels.

Routes from Almaty with a transfer in Istanbul

Turkish Airlines operates night flights from Almaty, arriving in Istanbul early in the morning. This schedule allows you to connect to a domestic flight and be in Antalya by noon. The time difference with Almaty is 2 hours all year round: Turkey is on UTC+3, Kazakhstan on UTC+5.

Document requirements when departing from Kazakhstan

The validity of the passport must cover the trip with a margin, and this is checked upon check-in in Almaty. Medical insurance should be arranged in advance, as its presence may be requested at the airline counter. Since 2023, a separate passport is required for a child, so submit the documents a month in advance.

Time difference and adaptation to the flight

The time difference with Almaty is 2 hours all year round: Turkey is on UTC+3, Kazakhstan on UTC+5. The night flight lasts about six hours including the stopover in Istanbul, so take a pillow and a sleep mask. The morning transfer to the hotel will allow you to use the first day of your vacation to the fullest.

What to consider when preparing for a trip to Turkey?

A trip to Turkey for the holiday days requires thoughtful preparation: from choosing a resort to having cash on hand. A Kazakhstani should make a to-do list a week before flying out of Almaty. Checking the little things will save you from unpleasant surprises on the spot and make your vacation comfortable.

What currency to take and where to exchange it for liras

Dollars and euros are accepted at exchange offices in Istanbul and resort cities at a favorable rate. Cards from Kazakhstani banks work unstable, so cash remains the main means of payment. Exchange large bills at specialized points, avoiding street money changers, and keep some dollars for emergency expenses.

Departure fee from the country at the end of March

The tourism fee is charged upon departure from Turkish airports, and a Kazakhstani should include it in their budget. Payment is made at special terminals before passport control, and keep the receipt until boarding. It is also better to have small bills on hand for tips and small purchases at markets.

Visa and entry rules change: check the primary source — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa. The information on this page was verified on 08.09.2026.

Where to spend the holiday days in Istanbul and on the coast?

This holiday in Turkey is celebrated with street festivities reminiscent of Kazakhstani celebrations. Istanbul offers a rich program, while the resorts offer a relaxing holiday for every taste. The choice depends on the preferences of the traveler from Almaty.

Street festivities in Emirgan Park and on Taksim Square

Emirgan Park blooms with tulips in March, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world. Taksim Square becomes the center of the celebration with music and national dances. A Kazakhstani will meet compatriots here celebrating Nauryz together with Turks, and cafes operate without a break.

Queues at Hagia Sophia and the palaces: how to avoid them

During the holiday days, queues of up to an hour gather at Istanbul's main attractions. Online tickets on official websites save the visitor time and nerves, so plan your visit in advance. A Kazakhstani should go to the museum in the morning when the flow of tourists is minimal.

Excursions to ancient ruins without summer crowds

In Side and Alanya, ancient theaters are open for viewing without the usual crowds, which delights guests from Almaty. Guides offer individual routes at reduced prices, allowing visitors to calmly examine the mosaics. Evening excursions with lighting create a special atmosphere of antiquity.

Sirkeci and Laleli Districts for Accommodation with Halal Food

Sirkeci is convenient due to its proximity to the tram line and the historical landmarks of Istanbul. Laleli is famous for its restaurants with halal cuisine and shops selling oriental sweets. A visitor from Kazakhstan should book a hotel in these districts in advance, as demand increases during holidays.

In Brief

  • Nauryz is celebrated in Turkey on March 21–23, when resorts fill with local tourists.
  • The sea in Kemer and Antalya is cold, and swimming is only possible in heated pools.
  • Bodrum and Marmaris open only part of their hotels, while the rest prepare for May.
  • Fethiye and Kusadasi experience strong winds, unsuitable for sea excursions.
  • The flight from Almaty goes through Istanbul on a night flight without losing daylight hours.
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Frequent questions about tours to Turkey

The holiday falls on March 21–22, as in Kazakhstan. In Turkey, these days are not public holidays. However, hotels and tourist areas organize special events.

During the Nauryz period, demand for tours from Almaty grows. It is better to book a hotel a month before the trip. In March, free rooms are still available, but the choice is smaller.

During the day, the air warms up to twenty degrees of warmth. At night, the temperature drops to ten degrees. Rain is possible, but it is usually short.

The water temperature in the sea is about seventeen degrees. For most tourists, the sea seems cold. You can swim in heated pools at hotels.

Antalya and Kemer are suitable for a family holiday. Belek is famous for high-level hotels. Alanya and Side offer affordable housing prices.

The main sights are concentrated in the historical center. It is worth visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. A walk along the Bosphorus will give the best views of the city.

The time difference is two hours. When it is noon in Almaty, in Turkey it is only ten in the morning. This should be considered when planning calls home.

It is better to have some cash in euros or dollars with you. At resorts, cards of international banks are accepted. Local lira can be exchanged at ATMs.

Turkey remains a popular destination for tourists from Kazakhstan. All safety measures are observed in tourist areas. It is worth following the usual precautions in crowded places.

After the trip

Reviews of tours to Turkey

What travellers write afterwards: the hotel, the dates and what is worth knowing in advance.

Average rating 4,7 / 5 Reviews about trips: 20
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Гульмира А.

december 2025
5,0

Trip to Fethiye through the agency, and it all just fell into place somehow — the manager picked me a tour literally in one day, even though I didn't know what I wanted myself, and in the end it turned out perfect: sea close, and town right there for evening walks... town started with wild goats, funny, I tried pomegranates at the local market, they're pink inside and don't dry your mouth at all, still don't get why we sell different ones. Liked that I didn't have to run anywhere, had breakfast — and there you are on the beach, though personally the stones bothered me, but it's Fethiye everyone knows it's not sand there, but the views from the mountain and this company are great — came back and already thinking about the nexxt trip, counting on them.

Order TRP-2512-70017

Айгүл С.

august 2025
5,0

Went to this agency for a last-minute tour — our regular Turks ran out, and here they found a hot deal for the dates, and the price even pleased me more than I expected. Flew with a friend to Kemer, the hotel turned out simple, but with a huge territory, where every day I found a new corner with orange trees and turtles in the pond. The sea in August is warm, almost like steam, and I for the first time in years swam without getting out until the sun started to set. Food was heavy, Turkish tea in the bar was poured endlessly, and even the boat excursion turned out without pushy photographers, but with a view of the old fortress from the water. In short, the vacation worked out, though the weather acted up with wind a couple of times, came back totally myself and already telling all my friends not to overpay but to ask about such deals at this office.

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Айгүл С.
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Thank you for writing. We have passed your words on to the whole team.

Бекзат Н.

july 2025
5,0

prishel za putevkoy v proshlom godu k nim zhe v ofis brali shoping-tur v Stambul i ponravilos kak vse chetko srabotali vot i reshil uzhe semeynyy otdyh cherez nih brat. Belek na mayskie vzyali otel s akvaparkom chtoby patsana vyparit a okazalos chto i dlya vzroslyh tam gorki uletnye ya sam kak rebenok nakatalsya poka zhena na plyazhe zagorala. personal v otele russkiy ponimaet no moy kazahskiy ih znatno poveselil zato animatsiya kazhdyy vecher chto-to novoe pridumyvala i za eti dengi voobsche ne ozhidal takogo servis — vernulsya dovolnyy kak slon

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Бекзат Н.

Сауле М.

june 2025
5,0

Mne nuzhno bylo sdelat srochnyy zagranpasport dlya rebenka, a potom esche i vybrat tur, chtoby vse sovpalo s otpuskom, vot i poehala v eto agentstvo, potomu chto podruga tak hodila i nahvalivala, blizhe k domu ono prosto. Vybrali Kemer, otel popalsya s horoshey territoriey i eda normalnaya, hotya ya perezhivala chto budet skuchno, no more teploe i rebenok dovolnyy — eto glavnoe. Vernulis vse zagorelye, ya dazhe uspela na massazh shodit i na ekskursiyu v staryy gorod, tak chto dengami ne obidelas, vse chetko orgaznizovali, bez nakladok.

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Reply from the company

Thank you for your trust and we look forward to seeing you again.

Асхат Т.

june 2025
5,0

Went to Antalya through a travel agency in Almaty. The organization pleased me, they even provided the transfer right on time, though in these trips I’m used to waiting. a bunch of papers at check-in, but the girl at the reception did everything quickly. Took a hotel not the newest but with its own lagoon – the water is really turquoise and warm even in the evening. Hardly ever ordered food to the room – the buffet is a bomb, especially fresh gozleme flatbreads they make right in front of you on the pan. Went out for shopping to the old town by ourselves on a dolmus, the navigator worked but a couple of times led us wrong and we wandered through narrow streets. I remember the stray cats that come up to the sunbeds and demand fish almost like the local vendors:) Came back satisfied, the main thing is all questions were solved in whatsapp fast and without hassle. Didn’t think it would go so smoothly, next year I recommend booking only this way

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Сергей П.

may 2025
4,0

We booked a trip to Bodrum almost on a whim — I just wanted to lie by the sea and not leave the hotel, I chose based on photos and a couple of reviews, ended up fine. The hotel is nice, warm, but cleaning is so-so — oh well, whatever, I hardly looked at that, the window faced the courtyard and a view of someone else's air conditioner, the only real downside. Breakfasts were unusual, everything sweet and with olives, but I got used to the coffee in a couple of days, then I was already running for seconds, even found some kind of pancakes. The water in the sea was great, warm, though there were seaweed in places, but the pier was in good shape, not slippery to walk on, although I took flip-flops just in case (and didn't regret it). One day I went on a boat excursion, I thought it'd be boring, but I liked it, the sea was rich and calm. Came back happy, for that money I rested great, swam as much as I wanted, even got a normal tan not like usual — in spots!

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Сергей П.
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Жанна К.

may 2025
5,0

Alanya is fire, the heat is crazy, but the sea is just a fairy tale. The manager got everything sorted for us perfectly, even the transfer was never delayed once. Came back burnt and happy, but the food at the hotel got a bit tiresome by the end of the week)

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Дмитрий К.

may 2025
4,0

Ordered a trip for my parents — didn't wanna deal with the flight and transfer myself, plus prices here are decent, so that's why I went to the agency. The manager picked a hotel in Alanya, though I was just pointing at random and didn't even know they had direct flights only four hours, and it turned out cheaper than I thought and even with insurance it came out fine. parents came back happy, say the sea is warm, food's alright, though not without little things, like sunbeds by the pool gotta be reserved from six in the morning, but who even goes to Turkey for sunbeds when there's the sea and mountains around, anyway I give it four out of five for everything going smoothly and no one bugging me with calls during the trip.

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Алия Р.

april 2025
5,0

Flew for almost 5 hours, got quiet neighbors — bliss. Landed, and it took only 20 minutes to get us to the hotel, I didn't even have time to get tired after the flight. Came home totally happy, the sea was warm and clean, picked an orange right off the tree next to my lounger (.

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Талгат О.

april 2025
3,0

My parents went abroad for the first time in ten years, and I had to go to the agency myself and set everything up for them, because mom was afraid to book anything online and dad just grumbled that it's hot in Turkey.. I took a simple package to Marmaris, a hotel right by the sea, nothing fancy, just as long as they feed them and they can drag themselves to the bed. In the end I flew with them myself, can't leave them unattended, sat on a sun lounger all nine days and honestly — it was one hell of a bore

Order TRP-2504-81961
Талгат О.

Андрей Л.

april 2025
5,0

was looking for a quiet place for the May holidays, Fethiye was recommended to me by the manager, when I was picking up my documents he immediately said — take a hotel away from the promenade, I didn't miss. silence, breakfasts are fine, and the sea is warm, although in April it could have been different, and that’s actually surprising — I never even thought I’d get so lucky with the weather.. stared at the mountains from the balcony and just zoned out on my phone, no excursions and no fuss, came back rested like I’d slept for half a year, even though the flight was long with a layover in Istanbul — but it was worth it

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Елена С.

november 2024
5,0

We went to Turkey, to Bodrum, because there were few direct flights from Almaty, and here at the agency they offered a decent connection and a hotel without kids — we just wanted to lie quietly. At first I wasn’t even sure whether to book the tour here, but the website was all clear, and besides, a friend of mine flew with them once and stayed happy. The hotel turned out to have really tasty pastries, that rarely happens — usually breakfasts are all the same, but here the croissants were still warm every morning, just melting in your mouth. The weather in November is a lottery, of course, but we got lucky: +23 during the day, the sea did wake you up, but I still managed to swim while the sun was warm. We took only one excursion, to the ancient city, the guide told it interestingly, though I’ve already forgotten half of it, but at least the photos came out atmospheric. I was really pleased that the transfer from the airport was waiting for us right at the exit with a sign — no fuss, we sat down and went, whereas usually you always start looking for the driver and getting nervous. As a minor nitpick I can complain that the room was cleaned only in the afternoon, but that wasn’t critical for us, we were out walking all day anyway. I came back fully satisfied, my skin even got a little tan, though in November I didn’t count on that at all, basically a gift of fate. For such organisation a solid five, I’ll recommend it to friends and I’ll come back myself for a spring tour when the season starts.

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Thank you! We're glad the trip went smoothly.

Ольга В.

october 2024
5,0

I bought all-inclusive in Belek, usually I run around on excursions, but this time I just decided to lie by the sea. The weather at the end of October is gorgeous, the sea is still warm, just like warm milk, I didn't want to get out at all. The hotel is cool, the grounds are huge, for the first time I wasn't lazy and walked it all over, even got lost a couple of times on the way to my building — funny. The rooms are spacious, cleaned every day, even though I was always throwing things around and leaving wet swimsuits on the balcony — they didn't care. The food is a whole other story, I gained a good two kilos for sure, but no regrets, because cherries were there all year round, unreal. During the day I chilled on the beach, and in the evening I went to some animation — not for kids exactly, but with beer it went down great). Went shopping to the local center, but it's of course not Istanbul, prices are inflated, but the sea is right there, makes up for it. I rested so well that my head completely switched off from work, just one week — and I felt reborn, came back fresh and angry that I took so few days.

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Артур Тер-Акопян

may 2024
4,0

I barely believed a tour for that money would be normal, but honestly everything was ok. At the hotel they fed me so well I gained a couple kilos in a week, though usually I lose weight on vacation. sunbeds by the sea had to be reserved in the morning — the local ladies got up at six and spread out their towels. You bring your own towels, though they could've refreshed them, a small thing but it gets annoying fast. What I remember most was the fire show in the evening — sparks flew right above our heads, a bit scary but beautiful. went on a tour to the old city, the guide chattered nonstop and I didn't remember half of it. But the city itself is atmospheric. In the evening the wind on the embankment is chilly, didn't bring a jacket — froze so bad my teeth were chattering. local wine at the bar flowed like a river so many, including me, walked around happy..

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Данияр Ж.

december 2023
5,0

First hesitated whether to take the tour with this agency at all, because usually I search on my own, but here I flew with friends and they already did everything for Kusadasi there, and I just tagged along, and didn't regret it. Organization was on point, picked up from the airport quickly, though the flight was delayed by three hours and I already thought we'd find no one, but no — they held the sign. Hotel picked a good one, fed us like crazy, and on the boat trip I barely kept my breakfast down, but got impressions enough for a solid five)) Came back happy as a clam.

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Мадина Е.

december 2023
4,0

адалдым да кеттім Стамбулға, менеджер соңғы күні ғана хабарласып барын тексеріп еді, бірақ оқасы жоқ. қаланың өзі тірі адамдай тыныс алып тұрғандай, мешіттері ерекше әсер қалдырды, бірақ тамаққа ақшаңды дайындап бар, базарда бағаны екі есе көтеріп айтады. қайтқанша аяғым қалжырады, дегенмен Айя-Софияға кіріп шыққанымның өзі жеткілікті болды

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Мадина Е.

Нурлан Б.

may 2023
5,0

Бірге жүрген досымның туған күніне таңдау керек болды, сондықтан сол кезде ең жақын агенттікке кіріп, Турциядан Сидені таңдадық, өйткені бағасы да қолжетімді еді де, әрі ұшатын уақытымызға дәл келді. Келгенде қонақ үйде бірден суық шырын беріп, әмиянды ұмытып кеткенімді сол жерде байқадым — бірақ бәрібір бәрі тегіс өтті. Теңіз керемет, кіруге ыңғайлы, құмы майда, балаларға да қатты ұнады (өзімше өлшеп көрдім, суы таяз емес). Тамағы алуан түрлі, әр кеште басқа тағам, еттен жалықпадық, бірақ асханада әрқашан кезек болды, әсіресе кешкі ас кезінде. Экскурсияға өзіміз барып, Демре мен Мираны көрдік, гид ақсақал кісі екен, әр тастың тарихын айтып шаршатты, дегенмен қызық болды, кейбір деректерді енді ұмытып барамын. Төрт күндей ары қарай ештеңе істемей, жағажайда жатып, тек түскі асқа тұрдық — осындай демалысты мен көптен қалағанмын, ал агенттік бәрін уақытында реттеп бергеніне ризамын.

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Нурлан Б.

Виктория Ким

may 2023
5,0

shopped like crazy at the Grand Bazaar, my bags wouldn't close anymore and I almost missed our bus to the mosques (my husband kept laughing that I was shoving magnets everywhere). the city is really huge though and kinda dirty in places, but those views from the Bosphorus at sunset — I don't regret at all that I got this tour from that agency, I just wish I'd brought comfortable shoes instead of those sandals, my feet were rubbed raw by the evening

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Виктория Ким

Наталья М.

march 2023
5,0

My father broke his arm right before the trip, it was too late to cancel, so I went alone in his place — the agency rebooked everything onto me without a question, though I didn't even hope. Marmaris in March turned out quiet and green, the wind blew on the beach, but there were almost no people, I walked the promenade till my feet hurt and stuffed myself with local cheese pastries, my fingers later stuck from the oil. I came back pleased and rested, though one litTle thing — the pool at the hotel wasn't working, but honestly, I didn't care.

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Арман К.

january 2023
4,0

everything went smoothly from the call to the return, the manager helped with the documents when I already started panicking because of the kilometer-long line at check-in. the hotel itself in Kusadasi turned out nicer than I thought, fed well, sea warm even in January — I swam, though others walked around in hats. in the evening kinda boring, the city is completely dead, but we didn't need that anyway. the only thing that annoyed me was the smell of tobacco in the room, aired it out every day although I asked for a non-smoking floor. but we took excursions ourselves on the spot and saved a bunch of money compared to tour packages. and that feeling when you're fliying back and already miss the breakfasts on the balcony.

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Арман К.
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