Double vaccinated UK travellers will no longer have to show proof of a negative PCR test upon arrival in Turkey

Travellers over the age of 12 must be fully inoculated to avoid the requirement and those under the age of 12 are exempt.

 

All arrivals must complete an online health form a maximum of 72 hours prior to travel. Tourists do not need to complete the form if they’re transiting through Turkey on the way to another country.

 

UK visitors will need to either show proof of vaccination, recent recovery from Covid-19 or a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before travelling if unvaccinated.

 

The destination, which reportedly welcomed two and a half million British tourists in 2019, was removed from the UK’s red list on 22 September.

 

The Turkish Tourism Board in the UK said the country is "ready and excited" to welcome back UK tourists "With no requirement for PCR tests, and following our removal from the UK government’s red list, travelling to Turkey couldn’t be easier," it added.

 

"With warm temperatures, welcoming people, stunning coastlines and wonderful local cuisine all just a few hours flight away, Turkey is the perfect destination for UK families this half-term."

 

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays chief executive Steve Heapy said the airline and operator have experienced "enormous demand" from customers for trips to Turkey since it was removed from the red list.

"Turkey is one of our most popular destinations for customers who want some late-summer sunshine, an October break or some winter sun, so this really is fantastic news for UK holidaymakers," Heapy added.

"Additionally, it is another welcome step on the road to reopening international properly. We urge other overseas governments to follow the Turkish government in allowing UK holidaymakers to reap the benefits of the vaccine rollout."