The practical half of a good holiday

British citizens travelling for tourism do not currently need a visa for short stays in Turkiye, but you do need a passport valid for at least 150 days from the date of entry. Rules change, so check the FCDO advice close to departure, or let your agent confirm it against your actual passport.

Around 90 minutes to Marmaris centre and Armutalan, closer to 100 minutes for Icmeler and two hours for Turunc. Coach transfers included with a package stop at several hotels; a private transfer costs more and goes straight there.

Late May, June, September and the first half of October. The sea is warm from June onwards and stays swimmable well into October, while July and August regularly sit above 35C with very little breeze inland.

Yes, particularly Icmeler. The bay shelves gradually, the promenade is flat and paved end to end, and most large hotels run kids’ clubs to a decent standard.

The Turkish lira. Cards are accepted almost everywhere in Marmaris and Icmeler, but the bazaar, the dolmus and the smaller village lokantas run on cash.

Marmaris is a long-established resort with the ordinary risks of any busy tourist town. Turkiye is seismically active, and modern hotels are built to current codes. Read the FCDO travel advice before you travel.

Yes. Package bookings are typically ATOL or ABTA protected, which covers the money you paid and gets you home if a supplier fails. Ask your agent to confirm their specific cover, since it will not pay for a hospital bill or a lost camera.

In a normal 2026 season: Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow and Edinburgh, mostly on charter or low-cost schedules between May and October.