I'm flying to Kuala Lumpur from Oslo with an 8-hour stopover in Istanbul on Turkish Airlines.
Do I need a visa if I want to leave the airport? I'm travelling on a Malaysian passport.
What would I be able to see or do in such a short time?
http://www.kln.gov.my/web/tur_ankara/requirement_malaysians
MALAYSIAN CITIZEN CAN ENTER TURKEY WITHOUT A VISA FOR THE PERIOD OF STAY OF 90 DAYS(FOR SOCIAL VISIT ONLY) PROVIDED THAT THEIR PASSPORT MUST BE VALID AT LEAST 6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ENTRY. MALAYSIAN CARRIED 'EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE (EC)' MUST OBTAINED A VISA AT TURKISH EMBASSY IN KUALA LUMPUR.
http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
Malaysia: Ordinary and official passport holders are exempted from visa for their travels up to 90 days.