Originally Posted by
HWN33
Thanks max_kolesne. I understand the intent but the alternative, or at least one of the alternatives is to accept their hotel offer for long layovers. This requires entering Turkey and in order to do so, pay for e-visas for each member a travelling party. These e-visas are up to US$60 per person. An interesting cost/benefit debate.
If you're more than 3 people, consider booking the YOTEL which would be cheaper if your nationality requires a e-visa that cost $60 pp. For a 10 hour layover, 8 hours of the YOTEL would cost €135 + %8 KDV ( VAT ) which could be cheaper than buying a visa.