Turkey coup: Flights resume as Foreign Office warns tourists of 'potentially volatile' situation

Attempted Coup: Flights to Turkey had previously been cancelled
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Chloe Chaplain18 July 2016

Flights are returning to normal following an attempted military coup in Turkey but tourists are being warned the country is still "potentially volatile".

British Airways had cancelled flights to and from the country on Saturday and British tourists were advised to stay indoors during the attempted coup which killed 294 people.

Travellers have been advised by the Foreign Office to check all flights for disruptions before travelling to Turkey and to avoid public demonstrations.

The Foreign Office said security in the country "remains potentially volatile” and advice on the Foreign Office website said: "Security operations to detain alleged perpetrators continue across the country, with reports of gunfire.

"We are aware of such action in Konya, Marmaris, Van and at Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul (which remains open and operating as normal). You should continue to exercise caution.

"Apart from Marmaris, the coastal resorts do not appear to be significantly affected at present. You should check with your airline or tour operator before travelling to the airport. Continue to exercise vigilance in resort areas."

It added: "In Ankara and Istanbul we advise you to avoid public places, in particular demonstrations, and remain vigilant. Take sensible precautions if you are in the vicinity of any military or security forces. Roadblocks are in place in some areas."

Airports in the region have since reopened and airlines have confirmed flights are now taking off again following the weekend's events.

Istanbul Airport
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A British Airways spokeswoman said flights would be operating today, adding: "Our flights to Turkey have resumed but we recommend that customers visit ba.com to check the status of their individual flight."

EasyJet announced it had 12 flights to and from Turkey scheduled for Sunday, adding: "Current advice from the British authorities is to continue our flying programme. This will be kept under continuous review."

Thomson and First Choice flights to Dalaman, Antalya, Izmir and Bodrum are also operating as normal.

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