Is it safe to travel in Istanbul?

Tourists are being warned that terror threat is high following the deadly attack in Istanbul. We asked Government and industry experts for their travel advice. read more

By and large, Istanbul is a very safe city. Like all large cities, normal precautions are required and just as you wouldn't take any chances in New York or London, don't in Istanbul. The four most common threats to personal safety in Istanbul are all associated with your money. read more

For example, if you apply to join the US Department of State's Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), US diplomats in Turkey will have a record of your personal, passport, contact and emergency information in an online database. read more