Hello Board,

Question from newbie re need for Turkish transit visa. I have done extensive research and still can't find definitive answer.

I am a US citizen and will be flying from Budapest, Hungary to Seoul, South Korea. My flight itinerary is as follows: Budapest- Istanbul (on Turkish Airlines), then 3 hour connection/transit time in Istanbul Airport (Ataturk), then continuation Istanbul (Ataturk) to Seoul (on Asiana Airlines). DO I NEED A TURKISH VISA OR NOT??

According to Turkish Dept of Foreign Affairs, I would not need a visa as long as I will be within "transit zone" (whatever it means). According to local consulate (in NYC) I do need visa...

Please help- many thanks in advance!