How To Avoid Hotel Quarantine When Returning From Turkey?

As of the latest travel review on August 4th, Turkey remains on the red list, but there are many Turkish people stuck in the UK who are expecting to see their families soon. Luckily, there are ways to avoid hotel quarantine when returning from Turkey.
In order to do that, it’s important to plan a 10-day holiday in a country that doesn’t ask for travellers from Turkey to quarantine, and is on the UK’s either green or amber list.

As the next travel review is expected to be on August 25th, those planning to return to the UK from Turkey before that should read our guide on how to avoid hotel quarantine when returning from Turkey to the UK.

Returning to the UK from Turkey

Currently, Turkey is on the ‘high incident area’, ‘red zone’ or ‘red list’ for a few countries, but there are also many countries in the world that accept travellers from Turkey.

Before you travel, it is important to make sure you’re double vaccinated as it makes things less complicated (especially in Europe). You must also have an internationally accepted document proving it. In some countries, a negative PCR test result is sufficient for entry.

If you have a Schengen passport, you can easily return to the UK from Turkey, by transiting through a quarantine-free stop for 10 days.

Turkish Airlines published a list of countries where Turkish travellers are allowed in that gets updated.

Entering a Green List Country from Turkey

Currently, the below countries are on the UK’s green list and are also open to travellers from Turkey.

Zagreb, Croatia

Flying from Istanbul Airport to Zagreb, and from Zagreb to London costs about £197 in total with Turkish Airlines. If you want to stay somewhere along the coast, it takes about 2 hours from Zagreb, and hotels start from £50 a night. For a cheaper option, you might find holiday apartments.

Vienna, Austria

Austria is moving to the green list on the 8th of August. Flights to Vienna from Istanbul and then to London from Vienna cost a total of £221 with Turkish Airlines. Even though this beautiful city is pricey, you can find accommodation starting from £30 a night.

Berlin, Germany

Germany is moving to the green list on the 8th of August. Flights to Berlin from Istanbul and then to London from Berlin cost a total of £147 with Turkish Airlines. If you ever wondered what it’s like to live in Berlin, this is your sign to give it a try. If you are young and on a budget, you can prefer youth hostels that start from £30 a night.

Malta

Malta is perfect for an extended Mediterranean holiday, so head here after your visit to Turkey and you’ll feel right at home. Flights to Malta from Istanbul and then to London from Malta cost a total of £261 with Turkish Airlines. You can find a decent hotel at £60 to £85 a night.

Entering an Amber List Country from Turkey

Tivat, Montenegro

For those who don’t have a Schengen visa, options shrink a little bit but we’ve got your back. Flights to Tivat from Istanbul, then to London from Tivat cost a total of £179. You can discover everything about Montenegro in 10 days. Accommodation starts from £27 and they are usually super nice and close to the beach.

Tirana, Albania

Tirana is a unique, historic city if you’re looking for something a bit more different. Flights to Tirana from Istanbul and then from Tirana to London cost a total of £208 with Turkish Airlines. Hotels or houses in Tirana start from £40 a night.

Marrakech, Morocco

Another good destination for those who might not have a Schengen visa, Morocco is accepting travellers from Turkey. Flights to Marrakech from Istanbul and to London from Marrakech cost a total of £281 with Turkish Airlines. You can stay at a beautiful hotel for £50 a night in Marrakech.

Kyiv, Ukraine

Kyiv is an inspiring city with historical buildings, a worldwide known nightlife destination and a creative hub. Kyiv is also amongst the destinations Turkish travellers can go without a Schengen visa. Flights to Kyiv from Istanbul and to London from Kyiv cost a total of £169. Kyiv is also very affordable.

Barcelona, Spain

Who wouldn’t want to stay in Barcelona for 10 days? Flights to Barcelona from Istanbul and to London from Barcelona cost a total of £164 with Turkish Airlines. Despite being a big city, accommodation in Barcelona is actually cheap. You can book a nice room for £35 a night.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The happiest city in Europe is definitely going to cheer you up. Flights to Copenhagen from Istanbul then from Copenhagen to London cost a total of £145 with Turkish Airlines. This beautiful city however has pricier accommodation options, starting from £90 a night. However, there are options such as youth hostels, Airbnb and more.

Budapest, Hungary

Flights to beautiful Budapest from Istanbul, then to London from Budapest cost a total of £139 with Turkish Airlines. Budapest is a tourist-friendly city with lots of sightseeing to do. There are also accommodation options starting from £40 a night.

Pristina, Kosovo

Another destination that doesn’t require a Schengen visa and is on the amber list is Kosovo. Flights to Pristina from Istanbul and to London from Pristina cost a total of £198 with Turkish Airlines. Hotels are not exactly glamorous, but this is an interesting place with lots of history and you get more for your buck.

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