Originally Posted by
saranyc
Is it worth getting it ahead of time at the consulate in nyc? How long does it take at the airport in Istanbul? Will I save a lot of time if I get it in the US?
In a word, no. Unless there is a huge queue, show your passport and pay your $$ and get a stamp. In my case in January, it took about 30 secs from entering the visa area to walking out and joining the queue for the immigration agent.