Türkiye 2025: Travel warning despite popularity - so secure your vacation!

Türkiye 2025: Travel warning despite popularity - so secure your vacation!

Şanlıurfa, Türkei - Turkey remains one of the most popular travel destinations for German tourists in 2025, despite a current part -time warning. LoudFR.DEIn 2024 over 6.6 million Germans spent their vacation in Turkey. The Turkish Riviera, especially the Antalya region, is particularly popular and is considered safe.

81 percent of all overnight stays of German vacationers are eliminated on Antalya, and 85 percent of the overnight stays focus on the five most important tourism cities. The reasons for the travel boom are diverse; Many choose Turkey due to family ties or the attractive all-inclusive offers.

Travel warnings and security situation

However, the Federal Foreign Office warns of travel to the southeastern provinces on the border with Syria and Iraq, namely Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Sırnak and Hakkâri. These areas should be avoided because they are considered unsafe. Political protests in large cities such as Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir can lead to traffic disruptions and also to arrests from foreign nationals who take part in demonstrations or make statements critical of government.

Special caution is also required in 2025 in terms of political topics and social media. Old posts can cause problems when entering. The risk from terrorism is generally given, but violent crimes are rare. However, pickpockets and fraud steels, especially in Istanbul, increase.

Tips for travelers

For a safe trip to Turkey, experts advise you to observe current information from the Federal Foreign Office. Individual travelers should check their rebooking conditions exactly, since many insurance and airlines do not offer free rebookings, while travel warnings often enable free cancellations for package travelers.

Travelers should register in the crisis preliminary list and observe the information on the emergency provision of the Federal Office for Population Protection. In addition, it is recommended to only book excursions from licensed providers and have optimal international health insurance.

Health and entry

Medical care in large cities is good, while it is often inadequate in rural areas. Vaccinations are no obligation, but standard vaccinations are recommended. German citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Entry is possible with a valid passport, an ID card or a children's passport.

Overall, it can be seen that despite the warnings and risks, Turkey remains attractive for many Germans as a travel destination. However, in order to travel safely, hints and careful planning are essential. More information is ataberiges-amt.deavailable.