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What are the current travel restrictions for Istanbul Airport?

Currently, Turkey travel restrictions include travel to Istanbul Airport. Entry restrictions

Turkey has now lifted most of its COVID-19 travel restrictions, but travelers who are not Turkish residents or nationals may not enter Turkey if arriving from Afghanistan or Bangladesh. Turkey has suspended entry for travelers arriving from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa. Currently only British nationals with Turkish residency permits are allowed entry to Turkey.

Entry requirements

Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure. Without evidence of such a test, passengers will be denied boarding, Travelers are required to complete a passenger locator form prior to arriving in Turkey.

Quarantine requirements

All arriving travelers who have visited the UK within the last 10 days will be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival at locations selected by the local Turkish authorities.

Transiting rules

Travelers who are in direct transit through Turkey to other destinations do not require a negative PCR test, unless their flight originated in UK, Denmark or South Africa. Travelers transiting Turkey from the UK, Denmark or South Africa will be required on boarding to present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours of departure.

All other info

All travelers are required to wear a face mask at all times whilst in an airport, and for the duration of all flights to and from Turkey.

If you are planning to travel to Istanbul Airport at this time, it is recommended that you stay up to date on current restrictions and follow proper safety measures while in public.