Turkey travel advice updated after explosion in Istanbul

On November 13, an explosion in a shopping street in Istanbul killed at least six people and injured at least 81. The Turkish authorities have said that a suspect has now been arrested.Following the explosion, the UK Government updated its Turkey travel advice. It said: ‘On November 13 there was an explosion in Istiklal Avenue shopping street in central Istanbul.’The area is now cordoned off, further areas may face temporary closures and travel within the city may be affected.’The British Embassy is in contact with local authorities and urgently seeking further information following reports of an incident in Istanbul.’You should remain vigilant, minimise travel around this area, and follow the advice of the local security authorities and/or your tour operator.’READ MORE: Cruise passenger moans about problem with balcony The explosion hit a busy shopping street in Istanbul (Image: Getty)Turkish President Recep Tayyip Edrogan said that the perpetrators would be punished following a ‘vile attack’.No one has so far claimed responsibility for the blast and a Government ministry employee and his young daughter are said to be among the victims.UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tweeted: ‘My thoughts are with those affected by the Istanbul blast.’Terrorism in all guises is abhorrent. The UK stands in solidarity with Turkiye against this unjustified act of violence.DON’T MISSTravel chaos on Ryanair flight as woman refuses to give up seat [NEWS]Cruise guests issue passenger warning – costs ‘more money’ [CRUISE]New tourist rules could see Britons fined £650 in Spain’s Malaga [RULES] Residents laid flowers following the explosion (Image: Getty) Istanbul is Turkey’s top tourist destination (Image: Getty)In 2017, a mass shooting at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul killed 39 people and wounded 79 others.An shooting and suicide bomb attack at the Atatürk Airport in 2016 killed 45 people as well as three attackers.Istanbul is the most visited destination in Turkey and 1.47 million foreign tourists travelled to the city in June.Turkey’s coastal resort areas such as Antalya and Marmaris are also extremely popular as are the rock formations in Cappadocia.