Overview
- The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice for Turkey as of May 20, 2025.
- The new guidance highlights the risks of paragliding, an extreme sport linked to past fatalities and serious injuries among British tourists in Turkey.
- Tourists are advised to use reputable operators, undergo full training, and maintain a safe distance from paragliding landing zones, which may be in public areas.
- Travelers are reminded to ensure their insurance policies cover extreme sports and to carefully review policy exclusions.
- Additional warnings were issued for other high-risk activities in Turkey, including quad biking, mopeds, jeep safaris, and water sports.