Bursa Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (52/100)
Is Bursa safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Bursa scores 52/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). 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.
Crime (score 18)
Natural disasters (score 45)
September 27, 2026
Bursa, Turkey has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 52 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is crime at 18/100; 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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Bursa currently sits at 52/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan more carefully than the global average — read the Actions section below before booking. The highest-rated risk category for Bursa is natural disasters (45/100), and the lowest is crime (18/100). 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 (57/100).
A score of 52 is higher than the scores of 70% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Bursa currently has an elevated safety risk with a baseline composite score of 52/100. The U.S. State Department has issued a level 2 advisory, and the CDC reports a level 1 dengue notice. A recent bus‑truck collision in Turkey resulted in 11 deaths and 27 injuries, with three drivers detained.
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 04:10 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 45/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Transport safety (score 40/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Bursa
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Bursa
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Bursa for solo travelers (Crime 18/100 · Transport 40/100), women traveling solo (Crime 18/100), families with children (Health 30/100 · Natural disaster 45/100), older travelers (Health 30/100 · Transport 40/100), business travelers (Digital 35/100 · Money 40/100 · Transport 40/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 31/100 · Political 35/100): 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 | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Bursa
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.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Turkey - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
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 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Bursa happened in June, August and September (3 of 3 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
3 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.2 on 23 Apr 2025 (103 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M6.0 on 27 Oct 2025 (130 km away) — USGS details
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
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Bursa
The most weather-stable two-month window for Bursa is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 57 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; December is the wettest typical month at about 124 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Oct 4, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (Turkey)
| Police | 155 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 110 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Turkey’s health safety rating is 5.7/10, indicating moderate quality of medical services for travelers. Medical tourism is common, but visitors should verify facilities and be aware of possible language barriers.
Common scam patterns
- holiday_bungalow. Travelers are offered cheap holiday bungalows or accommodation that later prove to be non‑existent or substandard, resulting in financial loss. Complaints about this scam in Turkey rose 114% during the summer season. Tip: Book lodging only through reputable platforms and verify the property before any payment.
- pickpocketing. Pickpockets target tourists in crowded places such as markets and public transport, stealing wallets, phones and other valuables. They work quickly and discreetly, often unnoticed until after the theft. Tip: Keep valuables in a money belt and stay alert in busy areas.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 31 → 52 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Bursa'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 Bursa
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Bursa, 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).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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