Public holidays and driving bans Turkey
When planning road transport in Turkey, knowledge of applicable driving restrictions for exceptional transport is crucial. Here is a brief overview of these driving restrictions.
Driving bans on holidays and special circumstances
On all major through roads and bridges, there is a daily driving ban from 7:00-10:00 a.m. and from 5:00-20:00 p.m. On the Edirne to Istanbul route, there is a driving ban from 7:00-10:00 am and back to Istanbul from 5:00-20:00 pm.
There is also a driving ban on the beginning and end days of Ramadan and the Feast of Sacrifice. The driving bans do not apply to the transportation of live animals and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Transport to Turkey
Transit times Turkey
Certain transit times apply for shipping to and from Turkey. These vary between 7 and 10 days, depending on the type of shipment and the final destination. Click here to view transit times for Turkey and find out which time frames are relevant for scheduling your shipment.
Tailored transport
Do you have specific requirements for your transport? Neele-Vat has extensive experience with exceptional transport to and from Turkey. In addition, we are able to transport your shipment with courier services or express transport. Click here for more information about other types of transport.
Public holidays in Turkey
- January 1 - New Year's Day
- April 10, 11 and 12 - Sugar Festival
- April 23 - Independence Day and Youth Day
- May 1 - Labor Day
- May 19 - Youth and field day
- July 15 - Day of Democracy and National Unity
- Aug. 30 - Victory Day
- Oct. 29 - National holiday
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ADR
If your company transports hazardous materials, it is crucial to ensure that all operations are conducted safely.
GMP+
If you are a company transporting animal feed, strict regulations apply to this, both for animal feed and all related products.
FMCG
Consumer goods usually have a high throughput and thus need to be transported especially quickly and efficiently.
FSSC 22000
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