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Pobeda airline allows payment for additional services (extra baggage, passenger data correction) at Istanbul Airport using cash (EUR). Payments on-site are more expensive than via the official website. The airline usually notifies passengers via email regarding payment procedures 24 hours before the flight.

When purchasing Nisiklic bus tickets at Istanbul Airport, the terminal primarily accepts Turkish Lira (TRY). While it may be possible to pay with Euros (EUR) or US Dollars (USD) at the ticket counter, it is advisable to have Turkish Lira readily available. If booking tickets online via the Nisiklic website, ensure you receive a ticket confirmation via email in addition to the on-screen confirmation to verify the booking details.

When paying for services like bus tickets in Turkey, both Euros and Turkish Lira are often accepted. Some services may also accept US Dollars. It's always a good idea to have some local currency (Lira) on hand for smaller purchases or if card payments are not possible.

Russian bank cards are not accepted on the Turkish transport booking portal Obilet or direct carrier websites like Arda Tur. To purchase tickets, travelers can either pay in cash (TRY) at physical ticket counters or set up a Turkish virtual card (such as Letim), which can be topped up via Russian SBP, to book online.

Turkish Airlines website payment issues for Russian users can be resolved by using cards issued by major state-owned banks (Sberbank, VTB, Gazprombank). If online payment fails, the alternative is to visit an official Turkish Airlines ticket office in person to complete the transaction.

For Turkish Airlines flights, check-in can be completed online or at the airport. Payment for tickets can typically be made via credit/debit card or bank transfer. For specific payment methods accepted or any potential restrictions, it is best to consult the airline's official website or customer service.

If a flight (e.g., Pegasus, Moscow-Antalya-Bremen) is canceled due to external events like a NATO summit in Turkey, passengers should contact the booking agency (e.g., City Travel) or the airline directly. Airlines typically offer refunds for canceled flights. This is a common procedure for unforeseen operational disruptions.

Refunds for Turkish Airlines tickets, even those labeled as 'fully refundable', often incur significant commission fees. Users report that refunds can sometimes be issued to a 'Turkish Wallet' instead of the original payment method, which may yield a higher recovered amount. Segments are sometimes valued disproportionately (e.g., 80% for the first leg, 20% for the return), which drastically reduces refund amounts.

In Turkey, UnionPay cards from Russian banks (e.g., Rosselkhozbank, ATB) generally work. If a payment fails, ask the vendor to switch the acquiring bank on their POS terminal; this option is not always available. MIR cards are not accepted. QR code payments or SBP (Russian Fast Payment System) are available in some locations, mainly resort areas, but are not widespread.

In Istanbul, public transport payments are exclusively card-based. Cash is not accepted, including Turkish Lira. Istanbulkart can be topped up at nearby kiosks. Ensure you have a non-Russian bank card for payment or plan your top-up strategy in advance.

Booking a taxi via Yandex in Istanbul Airport requires caution regarding potential extra charges. A user reported being charged an additional amount (approx. 2500 RUB) 10 days after the initial fare (approx. 2900 RUB) for a ride to the city center. The issue was resolved by contacting Yandex support for a refund. Yandex taxis pick up passengers on the level above the arrivals hall; exit the terminal and use the external elevator to reach the departure level where the taxis wait.

To pay for Nişantaşı tickets, users are inquiring about the usability of BAKB cards. While banks might indicate that any phone number is acceptable, issues arise with receiving SMS verification codes on Russian phone numbers. Alternative payment methods like Apple Pay are suggested. For booking, it's recommended to use websites like globusavia.com or euroavia.ru to purchase booking confirmations, which can be more cost-effective than fully paid tickets if flexibility is needed.

Flight prices from Istanbul, Turkey to Montenegro can range from 25,000 to 30,000 RUB per person during peak season. In contrast, flights from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Istanbul can be significantly cheaper, typically 5,000 to 8,000 RUB. This price difference suggests that for those combining travel to Montenegro and Bosnia, it may be more cost-effective to fly from Bosnia to Turkey.

AirAsia flights from Istanbul to Kuala Lumpur were priced around $400 round trip for October/November. While the price may seem attractive, be aware of potential cancellations. One user reported a flight from Tashkent to KL booked in May being canceled in July due to the route discontinuation, with a month-long refund process. Be prepared for possible disruptions when booking cheap tickets with AirAsia.