US EditionIs It Safe to Go to Turkey? Latest Foreign Office Advice for UK Travellers - Liverpool Echo
- The UK Foreign Office states that holidays to Turkey are continuing as usual, but caution remains advised in specific regions, especially near Syria.
- This guidance comes amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East involving missile strikes between Iran, Israel, and the United States, which have caused significant disruptions to travel in the region.
- British nationals can enter Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days but must provide personal details at the land border from Iran, with usual entry requirements enforced.
- The Foreign Office advises against any travel near the Syrian border in Turkey, specifically within a 10-kilometer zone, because of active conflict and increased terrorism threats, and recommends steering clear of protests related to the ongoing regional tensions.
- Most Turkish tourist destinations such as Istanbul, Marmaris, and Bodrum remain open and considered generally safe, though travellers should monitor updates and stay alert.
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Latest UK travel advice for Turkey after Israel strikes Iran
Turkey has not been affected by the wider conflict in the Middle East, but some holidaymakers are concerned (Picture: Getty Images) Travel has been thrown into chaos across the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran, with airspaces closed and flights cancelled. Last week, the UK Foreign Office advised against all travel to Israel. Now, travellers are looking at the map of the wider region with concern over whether it is safe to travel to …
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