Pharmacy Open Now in Istanbul Airport? How to Find the On-Duty Pharmacy
Need medicine late at night in Istanbul Airport? Tell us your location on WhatsApp and we will help you find the pharmacy that is open on duty near you.
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Before You Go
- The address of your accommodation, in case the pharmacist needs to confirm your details.
- A note of allergies and other medicines you take.
- Your passport, since the prescription is linked to your passport number.
- Your e-prescription on your phone, or a printout.
- Cash or a card; some pharmacies prefer cash at night.
How on-Duty Pharmacies Work in Turkey
- At night you may need to ring a bell or knock, as the on-duty pharmacy often serves through a small window.
- The name and address of the on-duty pharmacy are generally posted in the window of every pharmacy in the area.
- Some medicines are sold only with a prescription, and controlled substances need a physical prescription.
- The on-duty pharmacy may be in a neighbouring district, so a taxi can be useful at night.
- A rota decides which pharmacy in each district stays open overnight, on Sundays and on public holidays. This is the on-duty pharmacy.
- Bring your passport, cash or a card, and your old medicine packaging.
What Visitors to Istanbul Airport See a Doctor for
What to Know About Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is a major hub, so layover travellers often need advice quickly between flights. City districts have many pharmacies, and the on-duty one for each district changes daily.
Travel Guide to Istanbul Airport
Trip for travellers: Istanbul Airport is best explored on foot, with cafes, markets and historic sights close together. Allow time for shopping and use ferries or taxis between sights.
When People Need a Doctor in Istanbul Airport
Hot, busy summers in Istanbul Airport mean sunburn and food-related illness; in winter the cold and damp bring coughs, sore throats and flu.
Questions Travellers Ask
What Should I Bring?
Your e-prescription or old packaging, your passport and cash or a card.
Where Is the Nearest Pharmacy (Apotheke) in Istanbul Airport?
Pharmacies are marked with a red E sign. Message us on WhatsApp and we will help you find the closest one that is open.
How Can I Locate the on-Duty Pharmacy in Istanbul Airport?
Send your location on WhatsApp; we help you find the one that is open. A notice on any pharmacy window also lists it.
Can I Use an E-Prescription at a Turkish Pharmacy?
Yes; it works at any pharmacy, with your passport number.
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