U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. An area of increased risk was removed.
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Is Türkiye safe? 🇹🇷
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As of August 2026, Türkiye scores 62/100 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, Kars scores highest (66/100), while Istanbul scores lowest (58/100).
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🇹🇷KarsModerate · updated 15 August 202666#2🇹🇷KusadasiModerate · updated 29 July 202666#3🇹🇷AlanyaModerate · updated 29 July 202666#4🇹🇷KonyaModerate · updated 29 July 202666#5🇹🇷BursaModerate · updated 29 July 202666#6🇹🇷FethiyeModerate · updated 29 July 202666#7🇹🇷IzmirModerate · updated 29 July 202665#8🇹🇷BodrumModerate · updated 8 August 202664#9🇹🇷TrabzonModerate · updated 29 July 202661#10🇹🇷MardinModerate · updated 15 August 202660#11🇹🇷GaziantepModerate · updated 29 July 202659#12🇹🇷PamukkaleModerate · updated 29 July 202659#13🇹🇷MarmarisModerate · updated 29 July 202659#14🇹🇷AnkaraModerate · updated 29 July 202659#15🇹🇷AntalyaModerate · updated 28 July 202659#16🇹🇷IstanbulModerate · updated 23 July 202658
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03 · Evidence Signals
Türkiye safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | US State Dept · Canada |
| 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 · 2024 | 49/100 | 49 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 42/100 | 42 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 6.5 / 100k | 78 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
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 62/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 15 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Türkiye?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kars currently scores highest at 66/100 (Moderate). Istanbul scores lowest at 58/100.
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.