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Turkey Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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Turkey Embassy in London, United Kingdom

43 Belgrave Square London Sw1X 8Pa United Kingdom

Phone: + 44 20 73 93 02 02 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 33 minutes)

Turkey Consulate General in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

39 Drumsheugh Gardens, Eh3 7Sw, Edinburgh,United Kingdom

Phone: +44 131 2859 282 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 3 minutes)

Turkey Consulate General in London, United Kingdom

Rutland Lodge, Rutland Gardens, Knghtsbridge,, London Sw7 1Bw, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7591 69 00 and +44 20 7591 69 01 -02 Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 33 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Turkey may close on the following British and Turkish holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Orthodox New Year	Wednesday, January 14	4 days, 14 hours
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	6 days, 14 hours
Burns Night	Sunday, January 25	2 weeks, 1 day
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	3 weeks, 2 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	1 month
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	1 month, 1 week
Ramadan Start	Wednesday, February 18	1 month, 1 week
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month, 2 weeks
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month, 3 weeks
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Turkish Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

Turkey currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in United Kingdom including London, Edinburgh and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Citizens of United Kingdom (holders of regular passports) can travel to Turkey for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Turkish visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Turkish embassies in United Kingdom?

The Turkish representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and Turkish holidays in 2026/2024:

Orthodox New Year (GB) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (4 days, 21 hours)

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Time in Turkey vs United Kingdom

Ankara, Turkey time is 3:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 02:27^AMFriday, January 09, 2026

Ankara, Turkey 05:27^AMFriday, January 09, 2026