Consulate General of Iceland in Ankara, Turkey
- Address: Pilot Sokak 14/6, Ankara
- Phone: +903124388500
- Fax: +903124396842
- Email: iceconsulank@hotmail.com
Head of mission: Mr. Faruk Okandan, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
6 missions of Iceland in Turkey: Consulate General of Iceland in Ankara, Turkey; Consulate General of Iceland in Istanbul, Turkey; Consulate of Iceland in…
Head of mission: Mr. Faruk Okandan, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Kazim Münir Hamamcioglu, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Esat Kardicali, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Iceland, 2 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Ms Fabiana Fontanella, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Timo Kähkönen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Yusuf Hacisüleyman, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Iceland, 2 Dec 2024)
Iceland offers a captivating mix of natural wonders and cultural experiences that appeal to many travelers. With a strong tourism infrastructure, it can accommodate visitors effectively. Among the 2.7 million Turks who travel abroad annually, a portion may find Iceland an intriguing destination worth exploring.
Iceland is considered one of the safest countries in Europe and ranks 3rd out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly safer than Türkiye, which ranks 31st. According to the Global Peace Index, Iceland is the safest country in the world out of 160 countries, while Türkiye ranks 137th. In terms of crime statistics, Iceland has a murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people compared to Türkiye's 2.5. Additionally, the indices from the Global Organized Crime Index indicate that Türkiye faces higher risks from organized crime, with scores such as 8.0 for mafia groups and 9.0 for state crime, whereas Iceland scores much lower, with 4.5 and 2.0 respectively. Overall, tourists from Türkiye can feel very safe visiting Iceland, given its low crime rates and high safety rankings.