Foreign Office warns UK tourists face 'increased security measures' at airports

UK holidaymakers flying to Turkey have been warned to expect 'longer' security checks after a terrorist attack killed five people.

Another 22 people were injured in the attack on the headquarters of a defence and aerospace company near Ankara on Wednesday, October 23. Interior minister Ali Yerlikaya said the two attackers - a man and a woman - were killed.

Passenger flights are still operating between the UK and Turkey, however the Foreign Office has issued a warning to tourists due to increased security measures in airports across Turkey. Brits have been told to follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media for updates.

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The Foreign Office said: "On October 23, there was a terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries’ facility in Kahramankazan, 40km northwest of central Ankara, which resulted in five deaths and 22 injuries, as well as the deaths of the two assailants.

"While the incident has ended, the response is ongoing, including increased security measures at Turkish airports, which means security checks will take longer than normal. If you are in the area near the attack, follow the advice of the local authorities and monitor local media."

The only part of Turkey where the Foreign Office currently advises against all travel is areas within 10km of the Syrian border. This is due to 'a heightened risk of terrorism'.

According to the Foreign Office, terrorists are 'very likely' to try to carry out attacks in Turkey. Most of the attacks in recent years have taken place in southeast Turkey, Ankara and Istanbul.