Essential Travel Services for Comfortable Living & Relocation in 2026

In 2026, almost everyone travels. But only a few travel comfortably, calmly, and without losing money.

The difference between an average tourist and someone who flies regularly, lives between countries, or is preparing to relocate is no longer about ticket prices. It lies in the services used before departure, during the flight, and after arrival.

Most of these services:

• are not mass-advertised
• rarely appear in tourist guides
• are used by emigrants, investors, and frequent flyers

Below is a practical list of 2026 services that genuinely save time, nerves, and money.

1. Flight search and routing: how non-tourists actually fly

In 2026, standard aggregators often fail to show the best routes. Experienced travelers use a combination of services.

• Google Flights – Real routes, alternative dates, and airports.
• Skyscanner – Price comparison and flexible destinations.
• Kiwi.com – Complex routes and airline combinations.
• Google Travel – An ecosystem for planning an entire trip.
• FlightConnections – A global map of all airline routes.

2. Comfort and travel class: what people really fly in 2026

For long-haul flights and travel with children, brand matters less than actual service quality.

• AirlineRatings – Independent airline and business class ratings.
• Aerolopa – Choosing the best seats on the aircraft.

3. Delays, connections, and flight tracking

In 2026, delays and rescheduling have become the norm. Tourists find out at the airport. Experienced travelers know in advance.

• Flightradar24 – Real-time aircraft movement.
• FlightAware – Monitoring connections and alternative departures.

These services allow you to quickly rebuild routes when schedules change.

4. VIP lounges without business class

• LoungeKey – Often included with premium bank cards. Lounge access sometimes from $10.
• Priority Pass – Access to business lounges worldwide.
• DragonPass – Convenient in Asia and the Middle East.

Lounges are especially important for travel with children and long layovers.

5. Internet and connectivity immediately after arrival

Buying a SIM card at the airport is outdated. In 2026, travelers use:

• Airalo eSIM – Available for almost all countries.
• Ubigi – Stable connectivity in Europe and Turkey.
• GigSky – Ideal for transit and short trips.
• DTAC – Specifically for Thailand.

Internet is needed immediately after arrival: transfers, housing, navigation, children.

6. Finances, cards, and reserves

Financial matters remain the main source of stress. Most commonly used:

• Wise – International transfers and multi-currency accounts.
• Revolut – Convenient for travel and online payments.
• Paysera – Works in Europe and Turkey.
• Ininal – A popular wallet in Turkey.
• Binance
• ByBit

For relocation and investment, multiple payment tools are always used.

7. Ground routes: when flying is not the only option

• Ecolines (Europe) – Long-distance international routes.
• FlixBus (Europe) – The largest network in Europe; often cheaper than flights.
• 12Go Asia (Asia) – Ideal for Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia.

8. Taxis and local transportation

Tourists often overpay for transport. Useful services:

• Moovit – Shows all transport options: bus, tram, metro, walking. Relevant even in smaller Turkish cities.
• BiTaksi – Taxi in Turkey without bargaining or scams.
• Uber – Available in major cities and airports.
• Bolt – Europe and Turkey.
• Grab – Thailand and Southeast Asia.

• GoJek – Indonesia. Taxi, bikes, delivery, payments.

When choosing accommodation, distance to the airport and transport accessibility are always considered.

9. Housing rentals: tourists vs residents

Most tourists search for housing through global platforms and overpay.

• Booking – Short-term trips.
• Agoda – Especially popular in Asia, often cheaper.
• Airbnb – Rentals for 1–3 months.
• HotelsCombined – Price comparison. An aggregator, not a booking platform.

But for relocation or long-term living, a different model applies.

Direct rentals without intermediaries

Those staying long-term or testing a country before relocation increasingly choose direct rentals from owners in 2026.

This is especially relevant for Turkey, where districts and infrastructure significantly affect quality of life.

10. Traveling with children

For families, seat selection, priority boarding, and baggage tracking matter. Useful services: Aerolopa for seat selection and KAYAK Trips for managing bookings.

This is why families more often choose countries with convenient logistics and healthcare.

11. Cost of living and price comparison

Numbeo – Used as a reference when choosing a country or city to live in. Data is based on user submissions and reflects averages, not guaranteed expenses.

12. Food, daily life, and savings

In 2026, experienced travelers and emigrants use services that allow them to live cheaper without lowering quality.

• TooGoodToGo – Restaurant food discounts up to 70%.
• Yemeksepeti – In Turkey. Food and grocery delivery.
• Trendyol – Turkey’s largest online marketplace.
• TheFork – Discounted restaurants for locals.

2026 Lifehack: Movacar – Rent a car for 1 EUR or a symbolic fee, paying only for fuel and insurance. How it works: companies need to relocate vehicles between cities; you take the car for a limited time and pay a minimal amount.

13. Digital security and backups

In 2026, this is part of basic preparation.

• Google Drive – Document storage.
• Dropbox – Backups.
• 1Password – Password management.
• ClearVPN

Backup access can save you if you lose your phone or change devices.

14. Safety and emergencies

• KADES – A women’s safety app in Turkey. Sends an SOS signal with one tap. This is a government app.
• Duty Pharmacy – Shows pharmacies on duty in Turkey at night, on weekends, and holidays.

How this connects to relocation and real estate

In 2026, people choose countries not only by climate, but by:

• flight accessibility
• services
• infrastructure
• life logistics

As a result, interest continues to grow in:

• Turkey
• Dubai
• Thailand
• Northern Cyprus

Managing Director

Marina Yenilmez

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Summary

In 2026, travel is not about the ticket. It is a system of services that either simplifies life or turns a trip into chaos. Using these tools, you travel, relocate, and live abroad consciously and calmly.