Scuba Diving in Turkey

Explore 108 dive sites and 50 dive centres in Turkey. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Turkey Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 108 dive sites, 50 dive centres, 37 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Turkey

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Turkey

The best months to dive in Turkey are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Good, water 18.9°C
  • February: Good, water 18.9°C
  • March: Good, water 18.9°C
  • April: Good, water 18.9°C
  • May: Good, water 18.9°C
  • June: Good, water 18.9°C
  • July: Good, water 18.9°C
  • August: Good, water 18.9°C
  • September: Good, water 18.9°C
  • October: Good, water 18.9°C
  • November: Good, water 18.9°C
  • December: Good, water 18.9°C

Recommended Packing List for Turkey

Based on average water temperature of 18.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions