Current travel advisories for Turkey
Hinweis: der Gesamtscore für dieses Land gibt aktuell einen falschen Wert aus. Bitte prüft die Quellen.
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Last Update: Tuesday, 13. August 2024 at 08:21
Please reconsider your need to travel to Turkey.
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Current situation : 3.5 / 5
Turkey is a country in Asia (Western Asia) with around 72 million citizens and a land mass of 780,580 km². We detected travel advisories from 8 sources for this country.
Bordering countries: 3.7 / 5
Turkey shares land borders with 8 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.7 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Syria (5.0), Iraq (4.8), Iran (4.5), Armenia (3.3), Azerbaijan (3.3), Georgia (3.0), Bulgaria with (2.8) and Greece with (2.8 of 5). See danger map of the region.
Current informationen on Covid-19
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control currently reports of no cases of COVID-19 (infection with SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus).
Source: www.ecdc.europa.eu
Single advisories / travel warnings
New Zealand government
Quelle: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/turkey
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Do not travel within 10 kilometres of the border with Syria due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and the potential for violence associated with the ongoing conflict in Syria (level 4 of 4).
Danger level: 5
Do not travel / Extreme Risk.
US American government
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.
Exercise increased caution when traveling to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel To:
Sirnak province, Hakkari province, and any area within six miles (10 kilometers) of the Syrian border due to terrorism.
Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Turkey. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.
Security forces have detained tens of thousands of individuals, including U.S. citizens, for alleged affiliations with terrorist organizations based on scant or secret evidence and grounds that appear to be politically motivated. U.S. citizens have also been subject to travel bans that prevent them from departing Turkey. Participation in demonstrations not explicitly approved by the Government of Turkey, as well as criticism of the government (including on social media), can result in arrest.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Turkey.
Danger level: 2
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Finnish government
Quelle: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/TR
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Iaktta särskild försiktighet - Undvik alla resor till Turkiets gränstrakter mot Syrien. Undvik resor som inte är nödvändiga till östra Turkiet vid gränsen mot Iran och Irak.
Danger level: 3
Travel with higher caution..
Cypriot government
Quelle: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/travel_en.html
National warning: This advisory covers the whole country.
Brief summary:
Avoid non-essential travel
Danger level: 4
Avoid non-essential travel.
If there is more than one advisory/message of a single government for a given country, it indicates regional differences in means of security for your personal health and well-being. Single messages can indicate specific regions to be safer or less safe as mentioned in the main advisory. In these cases it's advisable to consult your own governments information. Additional Disclaimer: Since the evaluation is an automated process, it can only provide first steps for your own research. Please make sure to consult the sources.
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Country information
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Basic facts
- Citizens
- around 72 million
- Covering landmass
- 780,580 km²
- Electricity
- 230V - 50Hz
- Currency
- Lira (TRY)
- ISO 2-Letter Code
- TR
- Phone prefix
- +90
- Top Level Domain
- .tr
- Mobile frequencies (MHz)
- 900/1800
Airports in Turkey (extern)
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Frequently asked questions
This section gives some brief answers to common questions regarding travel safety in Turkey.
Is Turkey safe to travel in 2020?
We see a slighty raised risk with traveling to Turkey. The risk index is at 3.5 (out of 5). We recommend you check the single sources.
How many countries have issued advisories for Turkey?
We currently know of 8 countries having issued advisories for Turkey.
What countries does Turkey share land borders with?
Turkey shares land borders with 8 neighbouring states. For this country, the Danger Index is 3.7 (average value for all countries). All countries habe been reported as somehow dangerous: Syria (5.0), Iraq (4.8), Iran (4.5), Armenia (3.3), Azerbaijan (3.3), Georgia (3.0), Bulgaria with (2.8) and Greece with (2.8 of 5). See danger map of the region.