Custom Risk Assessment: Istanbul

November 17

Travel to Istanbul may continue, although travelers to the country should be aware of numerous issues that may impact their travel. These issues include demonstrations and related unrest, often of a political or socioeconomic nature, militancy threats from the Islamic State (IS), Kurdish groups, and leftist organizations, crime, and finally, the political situation in the country. This report details these risks, while also providing visitors with important information that can impact their travel in Istanbul.