5 Tips for accessible travel in Turkey
Which hotels are really accessible? What about the airport transfer in the destination country? What do I have to consider for the wheelchair transport on the plane?
There are a lot of questions for them when planning their vacation!
Which hotels are really accessible? What about the airport transfer in the destination country? What do I have to consider for the wheelchair transport on the plane?
1. Which are particularly important for accessible hotels;
When looking for a suitable hotel, it is important to clarify whether the room and elevator doors are wide enough, the access to the pool, beach and all other hotel facilities are barrier-free.
Differences in height in the hotel should all be balanced with ramps and there must be a sufficient number of elevators available.
In addition, there is a suitable equipment of the rooms, such as a flat entry into the shower or grab handles and shower seats in the bathrooms.
2. Flights to Turkey with a wheelchair;
All airlines transport hand-operated wheelchairs, walking aids and other aids. This requires prior registration. The costs incurred depend on the airline.
Replacement wheelchairs are available at the airport.
For special questions about the airline, as well as for the registration of electric wheelchairs, it is easier to contact the airline directly.
3. Airport transfer by wheelchair;
Foldable wheelchairs and walkers can be transported in the normal transfer buses, provided that the passenger can manage the entry and exit independently.
4. Is daily life accessible in Turkey?
The Turkish cities are now ensuring that wheelchair users can move as barrier-free as possible. For example, public transport in the city of Antalya is equipped with ramps for wheelchairs.
The city of Alanya is currently making its entire facilities and public life as accessible as possible.
The locals are very helpful when it comes to overcoming obstacles.
The Turkish hotel industry was well prepared for travelers with a wheelchair.
5. Book accessible hotels in Turkey;
The hotels can be booked either online (e-mail) or by phone.
If you have any questions about booking or traveling to Turkey with a wheelchair, just write us a message in contact page.
