Can I be arrested at Istanbul Airport if there is a Red Notice against me?

Yes, Istanbul’s airports are directly connected to Interpol’s I-24/7 database, and Turkish border police routinely check arriving passengers against active Red Notices. Arrest upon landing is common and can occur before you reach passport control. If you suspect a Red Notice exists, obtaining an Interpol file disclosure and challenging the notice before travel is essential. Preventative legal action in Turkey — such as obtaining a court order against provisional arrest — is possible in limited circumstances but requires advance preparation and coordination with Turkish counsel.