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Turkey straddles the boundary between Europe and Asia and has a rich history as a crossroads between East and West. History buffs will find Istanbul endlessly fascinating, while beach bums will love lazing on the golden sands of Bodrum.

The otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, meanwhile, have to be seen to be believed. As a result, Turkey is a popular holiday spot with Brits, and there is a good range of flights available.

Because Turkey is a well-established summer holiday destination for British travellers, flights are subject to some seasonal variation, and prices will be at their highest during the school holidays from July to August. Thankfully, there are a host of low-cost carriers which can help keep prices down – these include Pegasus Airlines, Atlas Global and Ukraine International.

If you are not bound by the school holidays, then spring and autumn can be cheaper times to fly to Turkey – and some travellers find them more pleasant times to visit, away from the searing heat of the high summer. In Bodrum, for example, temperatures are usually already in the low twenties by April.

Non-stop flights between the UK and Turkey take on average between 3 hours 50 minutes and 4 hours 15 minutes, depending on where you are flying from and to.

Many carriers will offer indirect flights, with stops elsewhere in Turkey or in other countries in Europe; these can range from less than seven hours to more than 12 hours. They’re not necessarily cheaper than direct flights, but it is worth checking as there can be good deals on offer.

Turkey’s thousands of miles of coastline harbour some fantastic beach destinations, particularly on the Turkish Riviera – the name given to the country’s southwestern edge on the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Perhaps the most celebrated resort here is Bodrum, a classy seaside town where upmarket clubs and hotels look out over golden sands.

It's a popular spot for Turkey package holidays, with some cheap deals on offer. Other popular coastal resorts include Antalya, Fethiye, Side and Marmaris.

Turkey is not all sun, sea and sand, though. There are plenty of historical and cultural sites to explore. Istanbul is home to the magnificent Hagia Sophia and Süleymaniye Mosque, while the stunning rock formations of Cappadocia – best experienced with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride – are home to unique troglodyte cave houses.

Turkey is a vast country, and most holidays barely scratch the surface. If you want to pack in as much exploration as possible, car hire is available at all major Turkish airports