Travel Insurance for Turkey

Where East meets West and with a diverse range of things to do, your holiday to Turkey can be as energetic or relaxing as you wish to make it.

Explore Turkish bazaars and ancient ruins, or simply relax on one of over 350 Blue Flag beaches that Turkey has to offer.

For the more adventurous, there are water sports* as well as other popular things to do in Turkey such as hot air ballooning in Cappadocia**.

With such a vast variety of things to do in Turkey, you’re sure to have a memorable holiday. Just remember to arrange your holiday insurance for Turkey as soon as you book so If you need to cancel your trip for any reason which is covered by the policy**, you’ll be able to make a claim.

Do I need travel insurance for Turkey?

It is not necessary to have a travel insurance in place to travel to Turkey. However, arranging travel insurance for a Turkey holiday will offer you the peace of mind that you have a range of cover should you need assistance before or during your trip.

This is particularly important when it comes to medical requirements whilst in Turkey, as unlike the EU, The Global Health Insurance Card is not valid in Turkey.

Aside from medical cover, Turkey travel insurance can cover a multitude of eventualities from missed departures, personal possessions and cancellation and curtailment of your Turkish holiday.***

What type of travel insurance do I need for Turkey?

Despite the majority of Turkey being in Asia, many travel insurance policies, such as those offered by Start Travel, classify Turkey within European travel insurance policies.

What is the best travel insurance for Turkey?

The best travel insurance for Turkey depends entirely on your requirements; the level of cover you need and the activities that you will be taking part in during your trip.

You may find a cheap holiday insurance to Turkey provides the cover you require. Alternatively, you may benefit from paying a little more for a policy that provides additional cover to that offered by the cheapest travel insurance for Turkey available.

At Start Travel we offer three levels of travel insurance policies to choose from, enabling you to select the best travel insurance policy for Turkey to suit your needs.

What if I need healthcare whilst in Turkey?

Unlike EU destinations, the Global Health Insurance Card which provides free or reduced cost access to emergency and necessary state healthcare, does not apply when visiting Turkey.

Therefore it’s important to arrange holiday insurance for your Turkey trip, to ensure you have appropriate cover for any emergency medical expenses that you may encounter.

Turkey is a popular destination for medical tourism. A standard travel insurance policy would not cover you for anything related to your medical needs in relation to your cosmetic surgery. If you are travelling to Turkey for cosmetic surgery, you will require a specialist insurance policy.

Annual Multitrip policies

If you plan on travelling to Europe more than once in a year, you may benefit from purchasing an annual European travel insurance policy.

Planning additional trips further afield? Then it’s worth considering whether a Worldwide Annual Mutlitrip policy may better suit your needs.

* Check the policy wording for confirmation of the water sports for which you will be covered for and the level of cover available
** Hot air ballooning is covered under this Policy. However, no cover is provided under the Personal Accident and Personal Liability sections.
*** Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. For full details please check policy wording and IPID.