Turkey

Republic of Turkey

🇦🇺 Smartraveller Advisory

Exercise a high degree of caution

📋 Key Facts

Capital	Ankara
Region	Western Asia, Asia
Population	85,664,944
Languages	Turkish
Best Time to Visit	Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Timezones	UTC+03:00

🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians

⚠️ Visa/Permit Required

Maximum Stay

90 days

e-Visa required (online, ~USD 60)

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💰 Currency & Exchange Rate

Turkish lira (TRY)

₺

Current AUD → TRY

1 AUD = 31.1130 TRY

As of 2026-03-23

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💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)

Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities

Budget

~$47

Mid-Range

~$109

Luxury

~$341

🧮 Trip Cost Estimate

Duration	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
7 days	$326	$760	$2,387
14 days	$651	$1,519	$4,774
21 days	$977	$2,279	$7,161

Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.

📈 AUD to TRY — 12 Month Trend

Date	1 AUD =
2025-04-24	24.3764 TRY
2025-05-24	25.2642 TRY
2025-06-24	25.7103 TRY
2025-07-24	26.7304 TRY
2025-08-24	26.5886 TRY
2025-09-24	27.3835 TRY
2025-10-24	27.3929 TRY
2025-11-24	27.3963 TRY
2025-12-24	28.7664 TRY
2026-01-24	29.8964 TRY
2026-02-24	30.9936 TRY
2026-03-24	30.9501 TRY

💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to TRY

Best Rate (12m)

31.1130

Mar 2026

Worst Rate (12m)

24.3764

Apr 2025

Current

30.9501

Mar 2026

12m Average

27.8894

✅ Above average

Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to TRY. The current rate is above the 12-month average.

🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Turkey

Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
Visa: e-Visa required (online, ~USD 60)
Currency: The local currency is Turkish lira (TRY). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 3111 TRY
Best time to visit: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Language: Turkish
Budget: Expect to spend ~$109 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
Time zone: UTC+03:00
Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)

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