Travel warnings for Türkiye and Egypt: vacationers have to be careful!

Travel warnings for Türkiye and Egypt: vacationers have to be careful!

Türkei, Land - Current travel warnings of the external office affect popular destinations such as Turkey and Egypt. The travel time falls together with the summer holidays, which take place in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) from July 14 to August 26, 2025. Travelers who want to travel to these regions should be well informed.ksta.dereports that the security situation in Turkey is stable overall, but there are regional risks in the southeastern provinces such as Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Şırnak and Hakkâri.

The Turkish government warns of terrorist hazards and military activities in these border areas, which is why travelers are urgently advised against a visit to these regions. Political demonstrations could also take place in large cities such as Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir, which is why it is advisable to avoid crowds. Alternatively, popular holiday locations on the Aegean coast and the Turkish Riviera, such as Antalya, Alanya and Bodrum, are classified as safe.

Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean

The security situation in Egypt is described as overall, but with regional restrictions. The north of the Sinai Peninsula and the Egyptian-Israeli border area are particularly problematic, apart from Taba. Unaccompanied excursions in the south of the Sinai Peninsula are not recommended because there is a risk of terrorist attacks, especially in the Sinai region. Nevertheless, classic holiday destinations on the Red Sea such as Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El-Heikh are not affected, but offer indications of possible fraudulent activities.

In addition, there are partial travel warnings for Israel and Lebanon as well as extensive travel warnings for Syria and Libya, where there are warlike arguments and local conflicts. German messages in Damascus and Tripolis are closed, which also makes the situation more difficult for travelers. In contrast, Spain, Italy, Greece and France are among the safer travel options, where there is a warning, especially in large cities before pickpocketing.

Important travel warnings and instructions

In order to be well prepared, travelers should consider the current security instructions of the external office, as in a reportdiplo.derecommended. Registration in the crisis list for German citizens is also advised. This list helps the authorities to get in touch with travelers in an emergency.

In addition to the security instructions, travelers should pay attention to sufficient travel health protection, more importantly today than ever. The terrorist warning level in Austria is at an increased level, which also has an impact on the general security situation in Europe.

Before traveling, it is crucial to collect information about entry requirements, possibly necessary vaccinations and the political conditions in the travel destination. The best information is often obtained directly from the responsible messages or via official tour operators.