The Hagia Sophia entrance fee in 2024 is €25 (about $27) per person for tourists and anyone over the age of 8[1][3][7][8]. This fee applies only to those visiting for cultural or touristic purposes, not for prayer.
- Children under 8: Enter free of charge if accompanied by an adult presenting a valid passport or ID[1].
- Turkish citizens entering for prayer: Free entry is available through a separate entrance on the park side, used exclusively for worshippers[1][4].
- Tourists and foreign visitors: Must use the new tourist entrance, which leads primarily to the upper floor galleries. The ground floor is generally reserved for prayer and not accessible to non-Muslims or tourists[3][5].
- Opening hours: The tourist entrance is open daily from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm, except during prayer times on Fridays (12:30 pm – 2:30 pm), when entry is restricted[7].
It is recommended to check for changes in prayer times during religious holidays. - Tickets: Can be purchased on-site or online. To avoid long queues, skip-the-line tickets are popular[2][3].
References
- [1] Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee in 2025: Everything You Need
- [3] How To Visit The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque In Istanbul
- [7] Visiting Hagia Sophia in 2025: Ticket Price + Opening Hours
- [8] Hagia Sophia Introduces Entry Fee for Foreign Tourists
- [2] Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket & Museum Option
- [4] Hagia Sophia | Ticket Prices, Entrance Fee & Guided Tours [2025]
- [5] İstanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia has a steep new entry fee
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