Turkey Trip from Belgium 2027: ID Card Entry, Flights and Itineraries

Belgians can visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and Turkey accepts the Belgian national identity card at the border, so you do not even need a passport. From Brussels Airport there are year-round direct flights to Istanbul and Antalya, and from Charleroi, Pegasus flies to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Antalya. A week covering Istanbul, Cappadocia and the coast, such as our 7-day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya tour, starts from $2,375 per person.

This page covers the entry rules for Belgian citizens, which airlines fly from Brussels and Charleroi to which Turkish airports, itineraries from five to ten days, the best months and what our tours cost.

Entry rules: ID card, passport and the 90-day limit

According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgian ordinary passport holders are exempt from a visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Belgium is also on the ministry's list of countries whose citizens may enter Turkey with their national ID card, and on a separate list of countries whose citizens may enter on a passport that expired within the last five years.

What this means in practice:

A few things to watch:

• The airline checks first. Even when Turkey accepts a document, the airline decides at check-in whether it will carry you. A valid ID card or passport avoids any discussion.
• Children need their own valid document.
• Non-Belgian residents of Belgium follow the rules for their own nationality, not Belgian rules. If you hold a Belgian residence permit and a passport that needs a Turkish visa, you may qualify for the e-Visa route; see our page on the Turkey e-Visa for visa and permit holders.

Our Turkey visa requirements update covers recent changes for all nationalities.

Flights from Brussels and Charleroi

Belgium has two main airports with flights to Turkey, and between them they reach most of the country. According to the airports' airline listings:

Brussels Airport (Zaventem)

• Turkish Airlines: Istanbul Airport, year-round.
• AJet: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen year-round; Ankara in season.
• TUI fly Belgium: Antalya and Eskişehir year-round; Bodrum, Dalaman, Izmir and Kayseri in season.
• SunExpress: Eskişehir year-round; Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir and Kayseri in season.
• Freebird Airlines: Antalya.
• Brussels Airlines: Antalya in season.
• Corendon Airlines: Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman and Izmir in season.

Brussels South Charleroi Airport

• Pegasus Airlines: Antalya and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen.

Two details are worth knowing. First, Kayseri is the airport for Cappadocia, and seasonal direct flights from Brussels mean you can reach Cappadocia without changing in Istanbul in the months they run. Second, open-jaw trips are easy: fly into Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and home from Antalya, Izmir or Dalaman with one of the leisure airlines.

Schedules change every season, so check each airline's own timetable for your dates.

When to go from Belgium

Most Belgians travel to Turkey for sun in summer, but the shoulder months suit a mix of sightseeing and beach better. Long-term averages from the Turkish State Meteorological Service show why:

• May and early June: warm on the coast, mild in Istanbul and green in Cappadocia. Good for a combined trip.
• July and August: hot on the coast and inland. Best for a beach-focused holiday; tour mornings start early.
• September and October: the sea is still warm after summer, and sightseeing is comfortable again.
• November to March: cool and quieter. Istanbul and Cappadocia work well; the coast is for walking and ruins rather than swimming.

For month-by-month detail, see our guide to the best time to visit Turkey.

Itineraries from 5 to 10 days

5 days: Istanbul and Cappadocia

Two nights in Istanbul, two in Cappadocia, with a domestic flight in between. Our 5-day Istanbul and Cappadocia package costs from $872 per person with flights and a Bosphorus cruise. It suits a long weekend plus two days of leave.

7 days: Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya

The most balanced week: city, landscapes and sea. The 7-day Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya tour costs from $2,375 per person with domestic flights. Fly into Istanbul and home from Antalya to avoid a backtrack.

8 days: Istanbul and the Turquoise Coast

If you want more beach and less touring, the 8-day Istanbul and Antalya tour package costs from $1,980 per person and includes a boat day to Suluada.

10 days: the classic loop with a coast finish

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya, or add Ephesus. See our private 8-day Turkey tour package from $2,250 per person as a base, then add beach nights. Our 7-day Turkey itinerary and 10-day itinerary pages lay out the day-by-day options.

Beach holiday plus culture: making the most of Antalya

Many Belgians already know Antalya from package holidays and want to see more of the region. From an Antalya hotel, day trips reach several ancient sites and beaches:

• Perge, Aspendos and Side in one day: our Perge, Aspendos and Side tour with Manavgat waterfall costs from $90 per person. More on Side.
• Antalya old town: the private Antalya old town tour with Kaleiçi, Hadrian's Gate and Düden Falls costs from $90 per person. See our Kaleiçi guide.
• Suluada by boat: the Suluada and Adrasan boat tour costs from $50 per person with lunch.
• Cappadocia from the coast: a long day by road or an overnight trip; see Cappadocia tours from Antalya.

The coast east of Antalya also has Alanya, with its Red Tower and castle walls above the harbour. It is a popular resort base and an easy add-on to a tour week.

Language, money and practical tips for Belgians

• Language: English is common in hotels and tourist areas. Our guides speak English; French-speaking guides are arranged on request, subject to availability (see our French-speaking guide in Istanbul page), and Dutch-speaking guides likewise on request, subject to availability.
• Money: prices are in Turkish lira. Cards are widely accepted in cities and resorts; carry some cash for markets, taxis and tips. Our tour prices are in US dollars.
• Phone: Turkey is not in the EU, so EU roaming rules do not apply. Check your Belgian provider's Turkey rates or buy a local SIM or eSIM.
• Driving: if you rent a car, Istanbul traffic is hard work. A private driver for the city and a rental only on the coast is a common split.
• Health insurance: the European Health Insurance Card does not apply in Turkey, as it is not an EU country. Take travel insurance that covers medical costs.

For travellers from the neighbouring Netherlands, our Turkey tours from the Netherlands page and the Istanbul city break from the Netherlands page cover the same questions with Dutch airports.

What a Turkey trip from Belgium costs with our tours

Our prices are in US dollars, per person, and exclude the international flight from Belgium:

• 5 days, Istanbul and Cappadocia: from $872 per person.
• 7 days, Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya: from $2,375 per person.
• 8 days, Istanbul and Antalya: from $1,980 per person.
• 4 days, Istanbul and Antalya with flights: the Istanbul and Antalya tour package from $1,455 per person.
• Day trips from Antalya: from $50 to $90 per person.

Meals outside the inclusions, optional extras such as a balloon flight in Cappadocia, and personal spending come on top. Our Turkey trip cost guide breaks down a full budget.

Tours that cover this

• Istanbul, Cappadocia and Antalya tour package, 7 days with flights: from $2,375 per person.
• Istanbul and Antalya tour package, 8 days with flight and Suluada: from $1,980 per person.
• Istanbul and Cappadocia package, 5 days with flights and Bosphorus: from $872 per person.
• Perge, Aspendos and Side tour from Antalya with lunch: from $90 per person.

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