Can you buy alcohol in Istanbul and where is the cheapest place to get it?

There's little point bringing alcohol into Turkey since it's produced locally and can be cheaper than imported varieties. Bringing a small personal quantity through customs is generally fine as long as it's not a commercial amount.

Alcohol is sold in Istanbul, but high excise taxes make it noticeably more expensive than in most European countries. The best deal is buying at duty-free upon arrival.

Alcohol is available in any major shopping mall in Istanbul, but due to heavy taxation it's considerably pricier than in most of Europe. Buying alcohol locally is not cost-effective for tourists.