Turkey Travel Advisory 2026

Current U.S. State Department advisory

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of June 8, 2026.

Official source: travel.state.gov

US vs UK: how the advice compares

🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov

Level 2· Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 of 4 · as of June 8, 2026

🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)

Advises against all travel to parts of the country

Last updated July 4, 2026 · gov.uk advice

Latest UK update note: “Restriction of commercial air travel at Ankara Esenboga Airport, on 7 and 8 July, because of NATO summit ('Warnings and insurance' page).”

See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.

Advisory level timeline

June 8, 2026 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Turkey since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.

Is Turkey safe? What the official advisory says

Exercise increased caution in Türkiye due to terrorism , armed conflict , and arbitrary detentions . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Exercise caution in crowded public spaces including transportation hubs, markets, malls, government buildings, hotels, restaurants, clubs, places of worship, educational institutions, parks, airports, and major events.

Terrorism

There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Türkiye. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more.

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Türkiye.
Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations.
Be cautious in transportation hubs, markets, malls, and government buildings, as well as hotels, clubs, restaurants, religious sites, places of worship, and parks. Be careful in airports and at major events.

Arbitrary Detentions

The Turkish government has detained and arrested individuals, including Americans, for alleged links to terrorist groups based on scant evidence and minimal due process.
Americans have also been subject to exit bans that prevent them from departing Türkiye.
Protests not approved by the Turkish government can lead to arrest, as can criticizing the government, including on social media.

Do not travel to the border region with Syria and Iraq due to risk of terrorism and armed conflict .

Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 8, 2026 — read the full advisory before you travel.

Turkey travel advisory FAQ

What is the current travel advisory level for Turkey?

As of June 8, 2026, the U.S. State Department rates Turkey at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

What does Level 2 mean?

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.

When did the Turkey travel advisory last change?

The current advisory was published on June 8, 2026. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.

Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Turkey?

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: Advises against all travel to parts of the country (last updated July 4, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.