Navigating your journey from Madagascar to Turkey requires a visa, readily available in four types including work, tourist, and student options, with a typical tourist visa allowing for a stay of up to 90 days. As a Madagascar passport holder, you'll find that planning your trip during the shoulder seasons of April-May or September-October can offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months. Keep in mind that while Turkish Lira is the official currency, many tourist areas are accustomed to accepting Euros, and a direct flight from Antananarivo to Istanbul will generally take around 12-14 hours.