Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Ankara, Turkey; address Turan Emeksiz sok no. 6; 06700 G.O.P., Ankara; phone +903124685540. Head of mission: Mr. Fahad Assaad A.…
Head of mission: Mr. Fahad Assaad A. Abualnasr, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Abdulmajeed H. A. Aldosari, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Turkey, 22 Nov 2024)
Saudi Arabia is increasingly attractive to Turkish visitors due to its rich cultural heritage and important religious sites. The country is actively diversifying its economy and investing in tourism infrastructure, making it a more appealing destination. With 2.7 million Turks traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Saudi Arabia an interesting option for their travels.
Saudi Arabia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Türkiye. While Türkiye ranks 31st in safety for walking alone at night among 40 European countries, Saudi Arabia is ranked 100th out of 160 countries in the Global Peace Index, which is still safer than Türkiye's ranking of 137th. In terms of crime statistics, Saudi Arabia has a lower murder rate at 0.8 per 100,000 people compared to Türkiye's 2.5. Female murder rates are also lower in Saudi Arabia (0.3) than in Türkiye (1.0). When looking at organized crime, Türkiye scores higher in several categories, indicating more significant challenges in those areas. For example, Türkiye has a mafia groups index of 8.0, while Saudi Arabia's is 3.0. Overall, while both countries have their safety concerns, Saudi Arabia presents a relatively safer environment for tourists compared to Türkiye, based on the available data.