U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionExercise increased caution in Türkiye due to terrorism, armed conflict, and arbitrary detentions. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Türkiye safe? 🇹🇷
Asia · Updated
As of October 2026, Türkiye scores 69/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Türkiye Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 16 Türkiye destinations assessed, Pamukkale scores highest (72/100), while Ankara scores lowest (64/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Türkiye: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Türkiye destinations by safety score
#1🇹🇷PamukkaleSafe · updated 13 October 202672#2🇹🇷AntalyaSafe · updated 19 October 202671#3🇹🇷FethiyeSafe · updated 19 October 202671#4🇹🇷KarsSafe · updated 13 October 202671#5🇹🇷MardinSafe · updated 13 October 202671#6🇹🇷BodrumSafe · updated 13 October 202671#7🇹🇷AlanyaSafe · updated 13 October 202670#8🇹🇷BursaSafe · updated 13 October 202670#9🇹🇷MarmarisSafe · updated 13 October 202670#10🇹🇷KusadasiSafe · updated 13 October 202670#11🇹🇷IzmirSafe · updated 19 October 202668#12🇹🇷KonyaModerate · updated 20 October 202667#13🇹🇷TrabzonModerate · updated 13 October 202667#14🇹🇷GaziantepModerate · updated 13 October 202667#15🇹🇷IstanbulModerate · updated 19 October 202664#16🇹🇷AnkaraModerate · updated 13 October 202664
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03 · Evidence Signals
Türkiye safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 3.2 / 100k | 77 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 58.6% | 58 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 2.6% | 86 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 50/100 | 50 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 45/100 | 45 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 8.1 / 100k | 72 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Türkiye safety FAQ
Is Türkiye safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Türkiye Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Türkiye averages 69/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Türkiye?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Pamukkale currently scores highest at 72/100 (Safe). Ankara scores lowest at 64/100.
Where does this Türkiye safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.