Turkey visa from uk.

Hi Abhishek, I’ve come across this exact situation before when I had to do a self-transfer in Istanbul. Since you’re flying Wizz and Indigo on separate tickets, you’ll most likely need to collect your bags and re-check them. That means you’ll have to go through immigration — and yes, in that case, you’d need a Turkish visa to pass through immigration, even if it’s just for a short while. If it were a single through-ticket with luggage checked all the way, you could just stay in transit without a visa. But because this is a self-transfer, a visa is required. Safe travel!

Hi there, I had a similar situation with Turkish Airlines recently, so I can share what I found. As a U.S. passport holder, you don’t need a visa for short stays in Türkiye. You can enter visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, so staying overnight in Istanbul (or elsewhere) for your long layover is absolutely fine. This means you can book a hotel outside the airport without applying for an e-Visa. There’s no additional cost beyond your accommodation and transport. If you’d like, Turkish Airlines sometimes also offers a free hotel stopover or city tour depending on the length of your layover, so it’s worth checking with them directly. Hope this helps you plan your trip!