Travel in the Mediterranean: Check security in Turkey, Egypt & Cyprus!

Travel in the Mediterranean: Check security in Turkey, Egypt & Cyprus!

Zypern, Land - The military tensions in the Middle East have an impact on travel planning in the eastern Mediterranean. Vacation destinations such as Turkey and Egypt are the focus of security policy reviews of what potential travelers could unsettle. In addition, popular travel destinations such as Cyprus and Greece are also affected, so that safety instructions and travel warnings are becoming increasingly important. Sicherheit-reisen-uerkei-aegytpen-ahost-krieg-Krieg-Warung-Zydar-Greece-Urlaub-93792732.html" TARGET = "BLANK"> Echo2 reports that it is possible to block possible airspace via Iraq, Iran or Jordan that could lead to transit flights to Turkey or Egypt.

As a result of this tense situation, several airlines, including Lufthansa, Emirates and Swiss Air, have adapted their flight routes or even canceled flights. Travelers should therefore keep an eye on their travel plans and consider alternatives if necessary.

risks in Turkey and Egypt

The Federal Foreign Office warns of trips to certain southeast regions of Türkiye, especially in the provinces Şırnak, Hakkâri, Şanlıurfa and Mardin. These areas are classified as risky due to military activities and terrorist attacks. Also in larger cities in Türkiye, such as Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, government -critical demonstrations take place regularly, which are associated with increased police controls and the possibility of arbitrary arrests. This is also exacerbated by the fact that German citizens in Türkiye have to fear criminal consequences for statements critical of government.

In Egypt, the general security situation is considered stable, but there is an increased risk of terrorism in the north of the Sinai Peninsula and in remote regions of the Sahara. The tourist centers on the Red Sea, such as Hurghada and Sharm El-Heikh, are currently calm, but increased precautionary measures should apply to ensure the safety of travelers.

Cyprus and Greece as a safe alternative

Cyprus is currently not classified as a risk area. The political situation is considered stable and the tourist infrastructure works perfectly. Nevertheless, travelers should avoid crowds and pursue the local media to stay up to date. Greece has not given any special travel warnings in connection with the Middle East conflict, which makes it a potentially attractive travel destination.

Overall, the security situation remains in the Middle East and in the adjacent regions of volatile. The Federal Foreign Office indicates the global danger of terrorist attacks and kidnappings. In particular, the terrorist organizations "Al Qaeda" and the "Islamic State" continue to threaten attacks. The Federal Foreign Office emphasizes that there are currently no specific indications of danger of German interests, travelers should still be attentive.