Konya has a typically warm Mediterranean climate in the summer since it is 1020.37 metres above sea level. The city's yearly temperature is slightly lower than the average temperature of all Turkish cities, making it perfect for vacation. The hot season is from early June to mid-September, while the cold is from mid-November to early March.

Etli Ekmek Etli Ekmek, meaning ‘bread meat,’ is a unique dish you must try in Konya. It consists of dough topped with ground beef, fresh tomato, and onion. In some versions, the dish is served in square pieces, while in others, it is served like a long pizza. Bulgur Pilavi This Turkish pilaf is flavoured with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and various spices. It is usually not served as the main dish but as an accompaniment to other meat-based dishes, such as Niagara and kebab. Tutmac Corbasi Tutmac corbasi is a soup dish made with yoghurt, lentils and noodles. This soup is known as ‘keeper’ in Kazakhstan, a nearby Asian country where many speak Turkish. Tutmac corbasi is often served with mutton, beef, and horse meat.

In Konya, the best area to stay is around the city centre. This is because many of the best attractions are conveniently clustered around the city's centre, and you only need to take short walks to go from one tourist attraction to the other. Various restaurants and coffee shops also make it convenient and comfortable.

Konya has a small airport, so you can use aeroplanes to fly from other Turkish cities like Istanbul or Antalya. But most tourists go to Konya via the excellent bus system because it would take longer, but it's comfortable and could help you save some money. You can take an overnight bus from Istanbul, but the most manageable bus trips are from Antalya, Cappadocia and Pamukkale. Being the most religious and conservative city in Turkey, you might wonder about what kind of clothes you should wear here. You don’t have to cover yourself, but wearing decent clothes is also recommended to others. Foreign tourists often overlook Konya, so if you are Caucasian, you would probably get some stares from the locals since they don’t see many foreign tourists in their city, unlike Istanbul or Cappadocia.