How much alcohol can you bring into Turkey?
Turkey's customs allowance for whisky, wine, raki, vodka, beer and other alcoholic drinks. Passengers aged 18 or over may bring 1 litre of drinks above 22% alcohol or 2 litres of drinks at or below 22%. Alcohol cannot be sent by post or courier.
Bringing it with you
Passengers aged 18 or over may bring 1 litre of drinks above 22% alcohol, or 2 litres of drinks not exceeding 22%, duty-free.
Documents
- ID (age 18)
Good to know
- Passengers under 18 cannot use this exemption.
- If the allowance is partly used for one product, the shares used for products in the same group may not add up to more than 100%.
- Duty-free shop purchases count towards this limit.
Legal basis: Decision 2009/15481, Annex 9 A/b · Art. 60/2
Sending it by post or courier
Alcoholic products cannot be brought into Turkey by post or express courier.
Good to know
- The shipment is held at customs.
Legal basis: Ministry of Trade — Post and Express Courier Guide
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring alcohol into Turkey as a passenger?
Yes, with conditions. Passengers aged 18 or over may bring 1 litre of drinks above 22% alcohol, or 2 litres of drinks not exceeding 22%, duty-free.
Can alcohol be sent to Turkey by post or courier?
No. Alcoholic products cannot be brought into Turkey by post or express courier.
What is the Turkey customs allowance for alcoholic drinks?
Allowance: 1 l (above 22% alcohol) or 2 l (22% or less).
Do I pay customs duty on alcohol?
As a passenger, no customs duty is due within the Annex 9 allowance. Allowance: 1 l (above 22% alcohol) or 2 l (22% or less). It cannot be sent by post or courier.
What documents do I need for alcohol?
As a passenger: ID (age 18).
Brands covered by this rule
Jack Daniel's, Chivas, Johnnie Walker, Absolut, Jameson, Hennessy, Bacardi, Smirnoff, Moët, Baileys, Martini, Ballantines
Related topics
Guide: Turkey customs allowance →
Rules as of · for information only, not a substitute for the legislation · official information: Turkish Ministry of Trade, call 175 · Türkçe sürüm