The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has not issued new warnings against travel to Turkey despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, it highlights “significant security risks” from regional escalation that may cause travel disruption. Turkey remains a popular destination for British holidaymakers, and flights between the UK and major Turkish airports are currently operating as scheduled.
The FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the Syrian border due to fighting and terrorism risks. It urges British nationals to monitor local and international media, follow local authorities, and sign up for travel advice alerts. Travel documents should be kept up to date, and departure plans reviewed regularly.
On 1 March, the FCDO updated advice for entering Turkey from Iran via land border. The border remains open visa-free for UK and Iranian passport holders for up to 90 days. British nationals crossing from Iran must request facilitation from the British Embassy in Ankara before travelling to the border. The FCDO warns that holding a British passport in Iran can lead to detention.
Turkish Airlines has cancelled some flights to Iran and surrounding regions. Customers with tickets for affected countries booked before 28 February 2026 for travel until 30 June can change reservations free of charge or request a refund. Since the FCDO has not advised against non-essential travel to Turkey, standard cancellation policies apply, and travel insurance claims for safety concerns are unlikely unless advice changes.
