How to Quit Smoking & Vaping in Turkey

Turkey has a smoking rate of approximately 28.0%. The vaping rate is around 2.1%. Whether you're quitting cigarettes, vapes, or both, local resources can make a significant difference in your success.

• National Turkey tobacco cessation programs • Government-funded quit smoking support services • Healthcare provider-based cessation counseling • Community smoking cessation programs • Online and mobile quit smoking support
• Turkey Quitline: 171 • National health service cessation support • World Health Organization quit tobacco resources • Hospital and clinic-based programs • Pharmacy-based nicotine replacement therapy

Turkey has comprehensive smoke-free laws in public places and workplaces and regulated vaping products. Plain packaging laws require standardized cigarette packs with large health warnings. The country maintains tobacco control measures including advertising restrictions and point-of-sale regulations.

The quitline for Turkey is 171. Quitlines provide free, confidential coaching from trained counselors who can help you create a personalized quit plan. Most quitlines offer services in multiple languages and may also provide free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like patches or gum.

A pack of cigarettes in Turkey costs approximately $2.80 USD. Pack-a-day smokers spend around $1022 USD annually. Many cessation services are subsidized or free through national health programs.