Syria · Safety report last updated
As of July 2026, Latakia scores 18/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: elevated risk — reconsider. No, Latakia is not safe for travelers. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and robbery (high risk).
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
Syria · Assessed 29 July 2026
18
/ 100
Safer than ~6% of countries
Score capped at 18 — Level 4 advisory — "Do Not Travel". No other indicator can raise the score above this.
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to Syria FCDO advises against all travel to Syria due to unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks.”
Updated 2026-07-22T12:44:11Z
Full advisory →Avoid all travel
“Canada's official risk level for Syria: avoid all travel.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
HighWhile specific data for Latakia is limited, the general instability and conflict in Syria suggest a high risk of robbery, particularly in less secure areas.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are potential risks in crowded areas, though the overall security situation overshadows this concern.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Very Negative
36/100
There is virtually no current consumer sentiment data available for Latakia due to the extreme travel restrictions and ongoing conflict. Past reports indicate a desire for tourism, but the reality on the ground is dominated by security concerns.
No, Latakia is not safe for travelers.
Official government advisories universally recommend avoiding all travel to Syria due to unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks. The ongoing conflict and political instability create a high-risk environment for visitors.
Recent developments
Full briefing
The safety assessment for Latakia, Syria, is unequivocally negative. All official government advisories from the UK, Canada, and the US strongly recommend avoiding all travel to Syria due to the volatile security situation and the persistent threat of terrorist attacks. The composite safety index of 17/100 further underscores the high-risk environment for any potential traveler.
On the ground, the situation in Latakia reflects the broader instability within Syria. Recent reports from July 2026 indicate ongoing security operations, with Syrian authorities arresting suspects in a family killing and previously in April 2026, arresting suspected war criminals. Clashes have also occurred in the Latakia countryside, resulting in the death of a security member in February 2026. Furthermore, December 2025 saw protests turn violent, leading to the imposition of curfews in Latakia by Syrian authorities due to sectarian violence and demands for federalism. While some reports suggest a growth in Arab tourism and a desire to court holidaymakers, these are overshadowed by the severe security risks.
Given the extreme danger, it is impossible to provide specific safety tips beyond heeding the universal "Do Not Travel" advisories. The risk of robbery is considered high due to the general instability, and while pickpocketing is a lower-tier concern, it remains a possibility in any urban setting. Travelers should be aware of potential health risks, including global polio, dengue, and measles alerts, as indicated by the CDC. The infrastructure for healthcare is also limited, with approximately 14 hospital beds per 10,000 people. The overall environment is one of significant risk, making any travel to Latakia inadvisable.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 5 Latakia districts for visitors, 3 needing caution and 2 best avoided. See them plotted on the Latakia safety map.
Industrial ZoneavoidLikely to have less tourist infrastructure and potentially higher crime rates.
Latakia CountrysideavoidRecent reports of clashes and security operations; travel outside the city is not advised.
Alawite QuartercautionRecent protests and sectarian violence reported in the wider Latakia countryside and city.
Old CitycautionGeneral crime risk is moderate to high; be aware of surroundings, especially after dark.
CornichecautionPopular tourist area, but petty crime like pickpocketing can occur; exercise vigilance.
07 · After Dark
While specific data for Latakia is limited, the general instability and conflict in Syria suggest a high risk of robbery, particularly in less secure areas.
After dark, be most careful around Industrial Zone, Latakia Countryside, Alawite Quarter, Old City. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Trip Profiles
Who's travelling changes which risks matter. These re-weight Latakia's category data for common trip types — same data, different emphasis. Run your own profile from the interactive checker.
09 · Questions
No, Latakia is not safe for travelers. Official government advisories universally recommend avoiding all travel to Syria due to unpredictable security conditions and the threat of terrorist attacks. The ongoing conflict and political instability create a high-risk environment for visitors. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)
Field research flags Industrial Zone, Latakia Countryside as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
No widespread visitor-targeted scams were identified in the latest research.
Latakia ranks #1 of 3 Syria destinations we've assessed, scoring 18/100. See the Syria safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.
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