Overview
- Turkish and NATO-linked defenses intercepted several Iranian rockets over Turkey in March, prompting preparations for a Patriot air-defense unit in Malatya.
- The German Foreign Office advises against non-essential travel to southeastern border provinces yet keeps Turkey free of a general travel warning.
- Tour operators report cancellations and refund requests centered in the east and southeast, while Antalya, Istanbul, and Bodrum say reservations remain stable.
- SunExpress will add a temporary €10 fuel surcharge per passenger each way on Turkey–Europe flights from May 1, applied to bookings made since April 1.
- Hotel executives warn against deep price cuts and say heavy discounting would erode service quality and brand value in a market that welcomed about 52 million foreign visitors in 2025.