Finding superyacht roles in Istanbul

How to arrive, where the yards and marinas are, and what the Turkish visa page says.

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Jobs

Jobs near Istanbul

SuperyachtRoles has no jobs listed in Istanbul today. These jobs are in the Mediterranean.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Fly into Sabiha Gökçen

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is the nearest airport to the Tuzla yards. KRM Yacht says it is about 15 minutes by car from the yard gate. Viaport Marina Tuzla says it is 15 km away.

Airport to KRM YachtAbout 15 minutes by car

Airport to Viaport Marina Tuzla15 km

Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

Yard periodsKRM Yacht says most yachts arrive between October and April, coming off the Mediterranean season.

HotelsKRM Yacht says hotels are a short drive from the yard gate. Viaport Marina Tuzla has a hotel on site.

VisasThe e-Visa covers tourism or commerce only. Ask the Turkish embassy or consulate about a work visa.

Visas

Turkish visa rules

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs runs the e-Visa system. It says the e-Visa is valid only when the purpose of travel is tourism or commerce. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role	45 to 50 m	70 m and over
Captain	EUR 9,000 to 12,000	EUR 15,000+
First Officer	EUR 4,500 to 6,000	EUR 7,000+
Chief Engineer	EUR 7,000 to 9,500	EUR 8,500+
Chef	EUR 5,500 to 6,500	EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd Mate	EUR 3,200 to 4,000	EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / Purser	EUR 2,800 to 4,000	EUR 3,000+
Deckhand	EUR 2,800 to 3,500	EUR 3,000+
Stew	EUR 2,200 to 2,500	EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide 2025, in EUR. The guide does not state the pay period and is not specific to Turkey or Istanbul.

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