Do I have to declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at Turkey customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 2 liters of Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV in Turkey?

Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Turkey allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV to Turkey instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Is there a minimum age for the Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV allowance in Turkey?

Yes — 18 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at all, not a smaller one.

Can I take Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out of Turkey?

Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Turkey limit for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcu beraberinde getirilen tüketim eşyasının miktarları ne kadardır?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “1- Alkol derecesi % 22’yi geçen alkol ve alkollü içkiler 1 lt. 2- Alkol derecesi % 22'yi geçmeyen alkol ve alkollü içkiler 2 lt.”

How does Turkey compare with other countries on Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV, 16 limit it and 3 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV can I bring into Turkey?

Restricted

You can bring Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV into Turkey only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 2 liter

What you need to know

2 liter (67.63 US fl oz)
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA)	Stricter than the standard rule

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Yolcu beraberinde getirilen tüketim eşyasının miktarları ne kadardır? T.C. Ticaret Bakanlığı — Gümrük Rehberi

Questions about Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV in Turkey

How much Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV can I bring into Turkey?: Turkey allows 2 liters of Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at Turkey customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 2 liters of Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV in Turkey?: Under Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü Genelge 2020/7, page 2: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are destroyed. Under Gümrük Kanunu 4458, Madde 235/3, if the goods are found without being declared: duty is charged at 2 times the normal rate and the goods are released once it is paid; the goods are confiscated. Under Kaçakçılıkla Mücadele Kanunu 5607, Madde 3/1, if it is treated as smuggling: it carries between 1 and 5 years of imprisonment; the goods are confiscated.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Turkey allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV to Turkey instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Is there a minimum age for the Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV allowance in Turkey?: Yes — 18 years. A traveller under that age gets no allowance for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV at all, not a smaller one.
Can I take Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out of Turkey?: Turkey publishes no separate rule for taking Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Turkey limit for Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Ticaret Bakanlığı Gümrükler Genel Müdürlüğü states it in Yolcu beraberinde getirilen tüketim eşyasının miktarları ne kadardır?. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “1- Alkol derecesi % 22’yi geçen alkol ve alkollü içkiler 1 lt. 2- Alkol derecesi % 22'yi geçmeyen alkol ve alkollü içkiler 2 lt.”
How does Turkey compare with other countries on Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit Alcoholic beverages above 12% ABV, 16 limit it and 3 let it through. Turkey is among the ones that set a limit.

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