What does Turkey travel insurance cover?
Travel insurance for Turkey can help protect you against a range of unexpected problems before and during your trip. Depending on the policy and level of cover you choose, this can include cancellation, emergency medical expenses, baggage, travel delays, personal liability and 24/7 emergency medical assistance. Turkey may require a different area of cover to many European destinations, so check that your insurance certificate includes the area you are travelling to before you go. Always read your policy wording so you understand what is covered, what is excluded and what limits apply.
Istanbul, Cappadocia and Turkish culture
Turkey is ideal if you want a trip that mixes history, food, scenery and atmosphere. You might be exploring Istanbul’s mosques, markets and waterfront, visiting the Hagia Sophia, taking in the buzz around Taksim Square, or heading inland to Cappadocia for cave hotels, valleys and hot-air balloon views. For football fans, a match involving Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe or Beşiktaş can be a serious experience, while food lovers can look forward to kebabs, meze, baklava, Turkish coffee, fresh bread, grilled fish and market snacks.
Beach holidays, resorts and affordable escapes
For many Irish holidaymakers, Turkey means sunshine, beaches and good-value resort breaks. You might be staying in Kuşadası, Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Side or another coastal favourite, with warm weather, restaurants, boat trips, markets, pools and beach days all part of the appeal. If your trip includes flights, accommodation, transfers, excursions, event tickets or activities, travel insurance can help protect the money you have spent if certain insured events affect your plans.
Do I need medical cover for Turkey?
Medical treatment and emergency transport in Turkey can be expensive for visitors, and an EHIC will not generally apply, so travel insurance is especially important. If you are travelling to Turkey, you may want to consider a higher level of cover such as Gold or Platinum, particularly if you are travelling with family, booking a beach holiday, taking part in activities or paying in advance for flights and accommodation. Gold and Platinum policies can offer higher emergency medical expense limits than lower levels of cover, so choose the option that best suits your trip and always check the policy wording before you buy.
