Ankara Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (45/100)
Is Ankara safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Ankara scores 45/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Turkey Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 9 Jun 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 20)
Political instability (score 40)
September 27, 2026
Ankara, Turkey has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 45 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is political instability at 40/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 20/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Turkey travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Ankara currently sits at 45/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Ankara is political instability (40/100), and the lowest is disease & health (20/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (65/100) and natural hazards (42/100).
A score of 45 is higher than the scores of 59% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Ankara currently maintains a moderate risk level with a US State Dept advisory level of 2, alongside a green flood alert in Türkiye and a Level 1 global Dengue notice from the CDC. Additionally, recent headlines indicate that Russia and Ukraine are increasing attacks in the Black Sea ahead of winter.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Political instability (score 40/100): Avoid demonstrations and political gatherings. Monitor news the morning of travel. Have a flexible departure plan.
- Government advisory (score 35/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Ankara
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Ankara
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Ankara for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 25/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100), families with children (Health 20/100 · Natural disaster 30/100), older travelers (Health 20/100 · Transport 25/100), business travelers (Digital 25/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 25/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 35/100 · Political 40/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Ankara
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌧 Rain
Ankara, Turkey
| Today's high / low | 12.5°C / 8.8°C | Wind now / max | 5.3 km/h / 8.3 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 90% | Precipitation today | 9.5 mm · 99% chance |
| UV (max today) | 1 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:59 / 18:07 |
- High precipitation chance
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:56 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 8.3 / 10.1 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 31 / 17.9 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:56 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Türkiye GREEN · ~358 km away · 2026-10-14
On 12/10/2026, a flood started in Türkiye, lasting until 14/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 03:37:34 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Ankara happened in June (2 of 3 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Turkey travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Turkey entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Ankara Turkey
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Turkey warns of worsening Black Sea security ahead of winter
The Arab Weekly · 6d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:19:57 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Ankara
The most weather-stable two-month window for Ankara is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 11°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 35 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; December is the wettest typical month at about 66 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Ankara
Ankara has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Ankara Hastane Acil Girişi
- Hospital: Başkent Üniversitesi Hastanesi
- Hospital: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hastaneleri
- Hospital: Hacettepe Üniversitesi Hastanesi
- Hospital: Kudret International Hospital
- Hospital: Liv Hospital
- Hospital: Lokman Ekim Akay Hastanesi
- Hospital: Onkoloji Hastanesi Ahmet Andiçen Kampüsü
- Hospital: Topraklık Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Merkezi
- Hospital: Zekai Tahir Burak Kadın Sağlığı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Ankara Çocuk Şube Md.
- Police: Ankara İl Emniyet Müdürlüğü
- Police: Cebeci Polis Merkezi Amirliği
- Police: Çevik Kuvvet Şube Müdürlüğü
- Police: Demirfırka Polis Merkezi Amirliği
- Police: Esat Polis Karakolu
- Police: Polis Akademisi
- Police: Trafik Denetleme Şube Müdürlüğü
- Embassy: Consular Office of Germany
- Embassy: Embassy of Austria
- Embassy: Embassy of Germany
- Embassy: Embassy of Italy
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of Sierra Leone
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Anka Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Aytaç Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Baştürk Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Saray Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Sever Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Sevinç Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Uğrak Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Uğur Eczanesi
- Pharmacy: Yeni Ümit Eczanesi
- Fire station: Unnamed fire station
- Fire station: Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi İtfaiye Daire Başkanlığı Altınpark İstasyonu
- Fire station: Hisar Itfaiye
- Fire station: Kurtuluş İtfaiyesi
- Fire station: T.C. Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi İtfaiye Dairesi Başkanlığı
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Turkey)
| Police | 155 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 110 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities and emergency responses are generally available, but travelers should verify their insurance coverage and medical evacuation provisions before departure. Specific details regarding English-speaking medical care are not fully documented in the provided sources.
Common scam patterns
- Taxi Scams. Taxi scams are particularly prevalent in tourist zones, where drivers may attempt to overcharge unsuspecting travelers. Always ensure the meter is running or agree firmly on the fare before entering the vehicle. Tip: Agree on the taxi fare or insist the meter runs before the door closes.
- Petty Theft and Pickpocketing. Petty theft and pickpocketing can surge in crowded public areas such as public transport and bazaars. Thieves often target distracted travelers in dense crowds to steal wallets and mobile phones. Tip: Keep a close watch on your belongings and remain vigilant in crowded areas and public transit.
Area notes
- Ankara. Travelers should exercise increased caution in Ankara due to a heightened threat of terrorism.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 46 → 45 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 32 → 46 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 32 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Ankara's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Ankara
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Ankara, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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