Israel's attack on Iran on June 13th quickly escalated tensions between the two countries. Iran retaliated by launching multiple missile strikes at Israel, disrupting air travel and jeopardizing tourism in several Middle Eastern destinations.
Below are travel recommendations related to traveling to Israel, Iran, and neighboring countries.
Is it a good idea to travel to Jordan, Lebanon, and surrounding areas?
If you've booked a trip to neighboring countries or nearby regions, check the latest travel recommendations, monitor information from local media, and always stay "on alert".
The British government has issued a new set of recommendations for destinations, including popular tourist spots such as Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Which areas are affected by the conflict?
Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria closed their airspace following the attacks, but Lebanon, after initially announcing a closure, declared its airspace open until further notice. Air traffic is now being diverted south via Egypt and Saudi Arabia, or north via Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
Which flights were cancelled?
Due to the airstrikes, Middle Eastern airspace was abruptly closed, disrupting thousands of flights. According to Euronews , the following airlines have suspended, canceled, or altered flight schedules for at least the next few days: Emirates, Flydubai, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France, KLM, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Delta Air, El Al, and Israir.
If you plan to fly with one of these airlines, check the flight status directly with the airline.
Have any official recommendations been made?
As of June 15th, the UK Foreign Office officially advised against any travel to Israel, with the updated travel advisory page stating: "We see the situation as rapidly evolving and posing significant risks. The situation could deteriorate rapidly and without warning. The current situation has disrupted flights out of the country and may affect land routes."
For travel to Egypt, the UK's travel advisory page, updated on June 14th, recommends avoiding the North Sinai region.
What if I've already booked a package tour to Egypt?
Currently, package tours are still operating as usual, but if you want to change your itinerary, it's best to contact the travel company. Customers who cancel their trips without permission may not receive a refund, or their insurance may not cover the costs, as the government has not issued a travel advisory for all of Egypt, only for certain affected areas.
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