Why Choose Gigasure for your
Turkey Travel Insurance?
Gigasure has elevated Travel Insurance for Turkey by improving both your travel experience and
protection. We've simplified the purchasing experience and included benefits, providing the flexibility and
security essential for exploring this fascinating country. With Gigasure, experience total peace of mind and
cover, leaving you free to immerse yourself in Turkish culture and adventure without any concerns.
Personalise your plan - Design your perfect cover with Gigasure's flexible policy options. Choose between Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance, selecting from our three plans. If you are planning an extended journey through Turkey and beyond, our specialised Backpackers insurance can offer robust protection for longer adventures. Based on your itinerary, we can tailor a plan that matches your budget and needs perfectly.
Post-purchase Boosts - Your Turkish adventure shouldn't be limited by insurance concerns. Once you've secured your Travel Insurance for Turkey, use the Gigasure app to enhance your cover instantly. Add protection for activities like hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, sailing along the Turquoise Coast, or exploring ancient ruins, all with just a few taps. Perfect for that spontaneous Turkish trip experience you won't want to miss.
Gigasure app - Experience seamless insurance management with our all-in-one travel companion app. Purchase and modify your policy, access documents instantly, and chat with our UK-based support team whenever you need assistance. Our innovative 'Boost' feature ensures you're protected for those unmissable moments, whether it's a last-minute hammam visit or an impromptu archaeological tour. Stay connected and protected throughout your Turkish journey.
GigaShield Baggage Delay - Navigate Turkey's busy airports with confidence. GigaShield offers prompt cash benefits for delayed baggage, particularly valuable at major hubs like Istanbul Airport. Simply register your flight in the Gigasure app before departure. If your luggage is delayed, we'll process your compensation quickly, letting you purchase essentials without worry.
GigaShield Flight Delay - GigaShield monitors your flights in real-time, and if you face a delay of 3+ hours at any Turkish airport, you'll receive either VIP lounge access or immediate cash compensation. Register your flight details in the Gigasure app to activate this benefit. Stay comfortable and compensated during unexpected waits at any Turkish airport.
Medical cover - Enjoy medical protection throughout Turkey with Gigasure Assist's 24/7 worldwide emergency support. Our cover includes access to private hospitals, English-speaking medical assistance, and cover for common travel-related illnesses. With medical expenses covering up to £20,000,000 (plan dependent), including pre-existing conditions (subject to screening).
Who Needs Travel Insurance for Turkey
Travelling to Turkey, a vibrant country that bridges Europe and Asia, offers a wealth of experiences, from historical sites to stunning landscapes. However, it is crucial to recognise the potential risks associated with international travel. Obtaining travel insurance is essential for ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip. Here’s why travel insurance is necessary for anyone planning to visit Turkey.
Turkey's healthcare system includes both public and private facilities. While public hospitals provide affordable care, they may not always meet the quality standards expected by international travellers. Private hospitals are well-equipped but can be costly. Without adequate medical cover, even minor treatments can lead to significant expenses.
Travel insurance covers emergency medical expenses, including hospital stays and treatments for illnesses or injuries sustained during your trip. In case of severe medical emergencies requiring evacuation back to your home country, travel insurance ensures you won’t bear the financial burden alone.
Turkey offers numerous adventure activities, from hot air ballooning in Cappadocia to paragliding in Ölüdeniz. Participating in these activities without proper cover can expose you to significant financial risks. Travel insurance can cover accidents that occur during these activities, protecting you from hefty medical bills.
Exploring Turkey’s vibrant markets and bustling tourist spots is an adventure, but these lively areas can also present risks like petty theft or misplaced belongings. It’s easy to get distracted by the colourful stalls or crowded attractions, and that’s when things can go missing. The right Turkey travel insurance offers peace of mind, protecting you against the financial burden of lost or stolen items.
Gigasure offers cover under Personal Belongings and Baggage Benefits, allowing you to make claims for lost or stolen items during your trip. This feature is particularly beneficial when travelling through multiple countries in Europe or Southeast Asia, where managing luggage logistics can be challenging.
Additional Tips for a trip to Turkey- Turkey has a significant population of stray animals, particularly cats and dogs. While they may appear friendly, they can carry diseases such as rabies. It is advisable for travellers to avoid contact with stray animals.
- It is advisable to consult a healthcare provider at least six weeks before travelling to discuss necessary vaccinations, such as those for hepatitis A, typhoid, and rabies.
- While Turkey maintains a unique balance between modern and traditional values, it has become more conservative in recent years. However, most tourist areas remain largely secular and liberal.
- Respecting local customs is crucial, particularly regarding dress codes. When visiting mosques or religious sites, ensure you dress modestly and appropriately, with covered shoulders and knees. Women should carry a scarf to cover their heads when entering mosques.
- Understanding local etiquette is equally important. Tipping is an expected custom, plan to leave 10-15% of the bill in restaurants, 3% of the room price for hotel porters, and consider rounding up taxi fares.
- Be mindful that damaging Turkish currency or showing disrespect to the Turkish nation and its flag carries serious penalties. It's advisable to avoid political discussions and exercise discretion when expressing opinions that could be perceived as offensive or insulting to Turkish customs and values.
Get cover for your
Turkish Adventure
Gigasure Travel Insurance for Turkey is crafted to protect your adventures in this delightful journey. Our policies help to protect you against unforeseen situations like medical emergencies, trip cancellations and lost personal belongings. Customising your insurance is simplified - tailor your plan to match your itinerary and budget using the Gigasure app. You can conveniently enhance your policy on the go, ensuring full protection throughout your journey across Turkey, from the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to the serene beaches of Antalya.
What Does Travel Insurance for Turkey Cover?
Gigasure can offer medical cover for a wide range of declared pre-existing medical conditions. Our cover includes emergency treatment, hospitalisation, and medical evacuations when necessary. In the event of a medical emergency, Gigasure provides 24/7 worldwide assistance, ensuring you receive immediate necessary care without the worry of unexpected costs, which can run into tens of thousands of pounds.
Gigasure offers cover for trip cancellations and interruptions due to unexpected events such as illness, injury, or redundancy. This protection helps you recover non-refundable costs, ensuring you can reschedule or continue your journey without facing additional financial strain. We also cover travel delays and missed connections, though specific cover details should be verified in your policy.
Our Personal Belongings and Baggage Benefits cover loss, theft, or damage to your personal items and luggage during your trip. This includes compensation for essential items if your baggage is lost, offering protection against unexpected disruptions while you travel. Be sure to check the excess amount and single-item limit specified in your policy.
Delayed flights and missing baggage are common travel concerns. GigaShield helps alleviate these with its special delay benefits. Simply register your flight details in the Gigasure app ahead of your trip to activate the benefits and enjoy peace of mind when delays occur.
During medical emergencies in Turkey, count on Gigasure for immediate response and support. We coordinate everything you need for a rapid evacuation to the nearest appropriate medical facility or arrange repatriation if needed. Our team manages all medical transport details and special travel requirements, giving you complete peace of mind to focus on your recovery.
Turkey offers excellent opportunities for adventure sports, including sea kayaking, white-water rafting, diving, and water skiing across its 22 Blue Flag marinas and skiing across numerous ski resorts. With the Gigasure app, you can customise your Turkey Travel Insurance to include cover for many of these high-adrenaline activities. Whether you're exploring underwater caves or skiing down slopes, Gigasure has your back with specialised adventure sports, and winter sports cover options.
While Gigasure's Travel Insurance for Turkey offers cover for a lot of areas, it's important to understand what may not be covered under standard policies:
High-risk activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, caving, surfing, paddle boarding, and parasailing may not be covered unless you specifically opt for Adventure Sports cover. Make sure to customise your plan if you intend to engage in these activities.
Standard policies typically don't cover pre-existing medical conditions unless specifically declared and included in your premium. When getting a quote with us, any medical conditions you declare, and we can accept will be included in the policies shown to you.
Claims may be denied if an accident occurs while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is particularly important to note if visiting popular nightlife destinations like Bodrum, Marmaris, and Alanya. Responsible behaviour is crucial for ensuring full cover during your trip.
Your Turkey holiday insurance may be invalidated when travelling to areas where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against travel, such as regions close to Turkey's border with Syria. Always check government travel advisories before embarking on your trip.
Gigasure will not exclude your travelling against FCDO advice, however, we cannot cover claims caused by or relating to the reason why the FCDO advised against all but essential travel and may not be able to provide the assistance or services that we would normally be able to. Please refer to the policy for full details.
How GigaShield protects you
during your Turkey Adventures
What is a GigaShield?
GigaShield provides real-time protection against travel disruptions, such as delayed flights
or lost and delayed baggage. This ensures that if your flight or luggage faces delays, you’ll
receive a quick cash benefit or access to exclusive airport lounges, keeping you
comfortable and stress-free throughout your journey to Turkey.
GigaShield Flight Delay
Offers airport lounge access or cash payment for delays over 3 hours. Register your flight in the Gigasure app before your trip to activate the benefit.
GigaShield Baggage Delay
Offers prompt cash payment for delayed bags. Get your Property Irregularity Report (PIR) number from your airline company and enter it into the Gigasure App.
How does GigaShield Flight Delay Work?
Travelling to Turkey can sometimes come with unexpected delays. That’s where GigaShield Flight Delay steps
in, offering a quick cash payment or complimentary airport lounge access if your flight is delayed by three
hours or more. This valuable feature is automatically included when you purchase Gigasure’s Turkey holiday
insurance with Travel and Baggage Delay cover included. To activate this benefit, simply enter your flight
details into the Gigasure app before you travel. Here’s how it works:
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How does GigaShield Baggage Delay work?
Losing your luggage or experiencing a baggage delay can ruin the start of any trip. But with GigaShield
Baggage Delay, you can rest assured knowing you’ll receive a cash payment to cover essential purchases
while waiting for your bags. This benefit is included in Gigasure’s Travel Insurance for Turkey policies with
Travel and Baggage Delay cover, ensuring that even if your luggage is delayed, you’re never left unprepared.
Here’s how GigaShield Baggage Delay works:
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essential purchases while the airline continues to search for his luggage
How to purchase Gigasure Travel
Insurance for Turkey
Buying your Travel Insurance is quick and easy with the Gigasure app or via our website. Choose from our
Core, Pro, or Max plans, and use simple toggles to customise your policy by adding or removing benefits and
add-ons to suit your needs and budget. Plus, with the Gigasure app, you can boost your cover while travelling
by activating temporary boosts for spontaneous activities.
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Step 1
Share your travel details, includingyour destination, travel companions,
trip duration, and any medical
conditions
Step 2
Choose your plan and tailor it byadding the benefits and add-ons that
suit your needs
Step 3
Enter your details, make your payment,and enjoy the peace of mind that
comes with your new policy
Boost Your Policy Mid-term
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Gigasure makes it easy to personalise your policy to fit your travel
style and requirements. During sign-up, you can choose from
different cover levels and a variety of add-ons to ensure your policy
matches your plans.
- Select the cover level that fits your travel needs.
- Add additional protection like high-value item cover
or medical benefits. - Pay only for what you need, ensuring you get the
right protection at a reasonable price. - Enjoy a personalised policy that offers you the right
protection you need at a price that works for you.
Buy and manage your policy in the app
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With the Gigasure app, purchasing and managing your travel policy is simple
and convenient. The app allows you to update your policy, contact customer
support, and monitor your cover anytime. You can easily adjust your policy on
the go, ensuring your travel insurance always meets your needs.
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Manage my policy in the app
The Gigasure app makes managing your policy effortless. With just a few taps, you can
quickly handle your policy and make any changes you need.
Frequently asked questions about Turkey Travel Insurance
While travel insurance is not mandatory for entering Turkey, it is highly recommended. It provides essential cover
for unforeseen events, such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost belongings. Given the potential
costs associated with healthcare in Turkey, having travel insurance can significantly ease financial burdens during
your trip.
Gigasure's Turkey Travel insurance plans offer extensive cover tailored to various events. Typically covered
include:
- Medical emergencies and hospitalisation
- Trip cancellations and interruptions
- Lost or delayed baggage
- Cover for Adventure Sports (with appropriate add-ons)
- Emergency medical evacuation
- Personal belongings cover
This flexibility allows travellers to customise their policies according to their specific needs, ensuring peace of mind
during their holiday in Turkey.
experience a serious medical issue while abroad, you can be transported to a suitable medical facility or returned
home for treatment. This can be crucial in emergencies where immediate medical attention is required.
GigaShield is a collection of prompt cash benefits designed to protect travellers against flight and baggage delays.
This benefit includes GigaShield Flight Delay and GigaShield Baggage Delay.
- Baggage Delay Compensation: Offers airport lounge access or cash payment for delays over 3 hours. Register
your flight in the Gigasure app before your trip to activate the benefit. - Flight Delay Assistance: Offers prompt cash payment for delayed bags at the airport. Get your Property
Irregularity Report (PIR) number from your airline company and enter it into the Gigasure App.
By registering your flight details in the Gigasure app before your trip, you can activate these benefits, ensuring that
you are well-supported in case of any travel disruptions.
Yes, Gigasure offers cover for a wide range of declared pre-existing medical conditions, which is a significant
advantage for many travellers. It is essential to disclose all relevant medical history when purchasing the policy to
ensure adequate cover. This feature provides peace of mind for those with ongoing health issues who may be
concerned about their safety while travelling.
While not legally required to enter Turkey, travel insurance is effectively mandatory if you wish to apply for a
Turkish tourist visa. The Turkish Consulate requires proof of valid travel insurance as part of the visa application
process. Even if you are not applying for a visa, securing travel insurance remains a wise choice due to the financial
protection it offers against unexpected incidents during your trip.
Yes, many European travel insurance providers include Turkey in their cover plans. For instance, Gigasure's policies
specifically cater to travellers visiting Turkey from the UK, offering flexible and affordable options tailored to meet
the needs of various travellers. It is advisable to review the specifics of each policy to ensure adequate cover
during your holiday in this beautiful country.
essential to confirm this with your provider, as some list Turkey under worldwide cover.
A basic policy for a week’s Turkey holiday can start from just £9.18, but prices vary depending on your needs.
Factors like your age, the level of cover required, planned activities, and any pre-existing medical conditions will influence the cost.