I just booked a flight to Istanbul in April and plan to travel back and forth between Turkey and the Greek islands for the month of May. I fly out of Athens. Does anyone know if upon entry into Turkey my visa is good for multiple entries or do I need to apply in advance for a different kind of visa. Also, do the smaller Greek islands issue EU entry visas, or will I run into problems? Looks like with a 6 month grace period i shouldn’t have to apply for a ETIAS. Any thoughts appreciated.
Posted by
France Southwest
2405 posts
The ETIAS has not yet come into effect. To date, no date has yet been officially announced.
The need for ETIAS will depend on your nationality.
Whatever your nationality, small island, big island or mainland, if you enter the Schengen zone (Greece) from a non-Schengen zone (Turkey), you will go through a passport control.
Aegean Airlines announced new routes between Turkey and Greece this week.
Here it is : (source gtp.gr)
Aegean has increased the frequency of flights on existing routes. From Athens, the airline now operates four daily flights to Istanbul and five weekly flights to Izmir. Furthermore, new direct connections between Istanbul and several Greek islands — Heraklion, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini — will be introduced in the summer of 2025. From April 2025, Heraklion and Santorini will be connected to Istanbul with two weekly flights, increasing to four during the peak season. Mykonos and Rhodes will also see new direct flights to Istanbul starting in June, with two weekly flights on each route.
Posted by
Ashburn VA
838 posts
You didn't specify your nationality, and visa requirements for all countries vary according to nationality and reciprocity. In 2024, US citizens do not need a visa to visit Turkey for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, meaning that within these limitations, you can travel to Turkey visa-free as many times you would like for short-term tourism. Remember, however, you must still have a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date and with several blank pages for entry and exit stamps (allow one page for each entry and exit.)
However, rather than asking here, it is always better to get your information directly from the source. In this case, go to the Embassy of Turkey website. Another accurate source for information is the US Department of State. You can find the information for Turkey at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Turkey.html
Posted by
Twin Cities of MN
6614 posts
Do you realize you have two posts that ask essentially the same thing? This was my reply on the other post:
Are you a U.S. citizen? If yes, a visa is not required for Turkiye. Greece is part of the Schengen agreement. You will likely need to show your passport a few times traveling between the countries.