Turkey issues new ‘visit us’ plea to UK tourists
Turkey is urging UK tourists to continue visiting despite global travel challenges, reassuring them that flights and tourist activities are operating normally. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported a 3.43% increase in British visitors in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Turkey is reassuring UK tourists that it remains a safe and reliable destination despite the current global travel challenges. The country is hosting the UEFA Europa League Finals in Istanbul on May 20 and is keen to continue welcoming British tourists. UK holiday bookings for Turkey experienced a slowdown in early May 2026 due to the conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, has stressed that tourism is 'proceeding as normal' and that no Turkish airport has faced disruptions. Visitor numbers from the UK rose by 3.43% in the first quarter of 2026, with 314,306 British travellers recorded. Turkey is urging tour operators and booking companies to 'actively sell' holidays for the 2026 summer season.
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