Turkey is a dream trip for many Pakistani families. Your visa route makes a big difference to the cost: holders of a UK, US, Schengen or Irish visa can use the eVisa, while everyone else pays the Anatolia visa centre fee. Here is how it adds up.
In this guide
Fixed costs per person
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker visa (Anatolia centre) | From Rs 52,200, plus GST | Single entry; cash only; not refundable. Travel health insurance is bought at the centre. |
| eVisa (with UK/US/Schengen/Irish visa) | Confirmed before you pay | Up to 30 days, single entry |
| travelEZ visa service | Rs 10,000 | We prepare your file or eVisa |
| Polio certificate | Rs 100 | Needed to leave Pakistan |
Flights
In October 2026, Islamabad to Istanbul fares advertised by airlines and booking sites started from about Rs 140,000, with many listings well above Rs 200,000. Direct flights cost more than one-stop routes. Check fares for your dates.
Everyday prices in Istanbul
| Item | Typical price | About |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at a local restaurant | ₺600 | Rs 3,350 |
| Mid-range meal for two | ₺2,750 | Rs 15,450 |
| Fast-food combo meal | ₺460 | Rs 2,600 |
| Local transport ticket | ₺42 | Rs 235 |
| Taxi start fare | ₺65 | Rs 365 |
Two local meals, half a mid-range dinner for two, and four transport tickets come to about ₺2,750 (Rs 15,400) per person per day.
Work out your own budget
Example figures to start from: change them to your own quotes. Rooms are counted as one per two travellers. Rates used: October 2026.
Ways to save
- Check whether you qualify for the eVisa. A valid UK, US, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit avoids the visa centre fee.
- Do not pay for hotels or tickets before the visa is approved. Anatolia’s fees are not refundable.
- Use public transport in Istanbul: a ticket is around ₺42.
- Travel outside Eid and summer holidays, when flights and hotels cost more.
We handle the visa and can arrange flights, hotels and internal travel as one package.
Questions people ask
How much is the Turkey visa fee from Pakistan?
The Anatolia visa centre fee starts from Rs 52,200 for single entry, plus GST, paid in cash. eVisa fees for holders of a UK, US, Schengen or Irish visa are confirmed before you pay.
How much spending money do I need per day in Istanbul?
Food and local transport can be around Rs 15,000 per person per day. Sightseeing and shopping are extra.
Is Turkey cheaper with an eVisa?
Usually, because you avoid the visa centre fee and its compulsory insurance. You need a valid UK, US, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit.
Can I book flights before the visa?
Make a reservation, but do not buy the ticket or pay for hotels until the visa is approved.
Visa rules change often. We confirm the current requirements and fees before you pay. A visa does not guarantee entry.
