British holidaymakers have been issued a warning about traveling to Turkey, with several areas deemed...

Published: 4:01 pm May 20, 2024
Updated: 4:32 am February 6, 2026
Travel Warning: Britons Given Turkey Travel Warning as Some Areas are Off-Limits Due to ‘Heightened Risk’

British holidaymakers have been issued a warning about traveling to Turkey, with several areas deemed too dangerous due to various risks, including terrorism and the ongoing conflict in Syria. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice, emphasizing the importance of adhering to these guidelines to ensure travel insurance validity.

The FCDO has specifically advised against all travel within 10km of the border with Syria, citing continuous fighting and a significant terrorism threat. Roads in Hatay Province leading towards the Syrian border may also be closed due to the conflict.

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