Destinations / Middle East / Turkey

Travel vaccines for Turkey

A low risk destination. Food and water hygiene and animal bites are the main things to think about.

Vaccines for Turkey

Book this week to give your vaccines time to work.

Some courses can be speeded up. A yellow fever certificate becomes valid 10 days after your vaccine.

Advised for most travellers

Advised for some travellers, depending on your trip

MeaslesMeasles risk is higher than in the UK. Check you have had two doses of MMR, which is free from your GP.

These are suggestions only and may differ from what our expert clinician advises at your consultation.

Entry rules

  • There are no certificate requirements under International Health Regulations.

Malaria

Very low risk. Tablets are not advised.

  • Very low risk in Turkey: awareness and bite avoidance only.

Other health risks

Food and water

Stomach upsets are common in summer. Take care with food, water and hand hygiene.

Medical tourism

If you are travelling for surgery or dental work, check the clinic carefully and make sure your insurance covers complications.

Altitude

Mount Ararat rises to 5,185 metres.

More than one country?

Add each country when you book and we’ll plan for the whole route.

Summarised from NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro, checked 10 November 2026. Advice can change, so we check it again at your appointment.

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We show some of our most popular destinations here, but we give travel vaccine advice for wherever you’re going. Tell us your route when you book, or give us a call.

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