Washington warns nationals from traveling to Turkey

The US Department of State warned US citizens against travel to southeastern Turkey due to an increased threat of terrorist attacks from both international and indigenous terror groups. US citizens should exercise caution when traveling throughout the country. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated September 3, 2015.

On September 2, the Department of State permitted the departure of US government family members from the US Consulate in Adana, Turkey, as a precautionary measure following the commencement of military operations out of Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey. There are no plans to evacuate citizens and commercial airports remain open. The US Consulate in Adana continues to operate normally and provide consular services to US citizens.

Terrorists have targeted popular tourist sites, US government buildings, police, and other local authorities throughout Turkey. The threat of kidnapping remains a concern, especially in the southeast, and incidents of indirect fire from Syria have impacted Turkey along the border.