Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there are several countries for which the UK Government is advising against travel to.
However, there are countries across the world that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has also issued warnings.
Warnings against all travel can be issued due to conflict and other safety concerns.
Travelling against Foreign Office advice means any normal travel insurance will be invalidated, so it is vital to check and be prepared ahead of time.
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UK Government warning not to travel to these 25 countries
These are the places which the UK Government advises against all travel for, for all or large parts of the country, at the time of writing:
Middle East
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Lebanon
Palestine
Syria
Yemen
Europe
Belarus
Russia
Ukraine
Africa
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Chad
Ethiopia
Libya
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Americas
Haiti
Venezuela
Asia
Afghanistan
Myanmar
Several other countries also have smaller areas that the Foreign Office advises against travel to.
Other locations have warnings against ‘all but essential’ travel.
If you have concerns, it is important to check the Foreign Office advice before travelling, with all the latest advice available on the Foreign Office website.
Is it safe to travel to Dubai right now?
Dubai International Airport was forced to suspend flights on Monday (March 16) after a drone hit a nearby fuel tank.
This disrupted thousands of British travellers’ travel plans, and added to the thousands of flights that have already been cancelled or affected in recent weeks.
Many Emirates flights already in the air were diverted, while others waiting to take off were cancelled.
Five flights from UK airports returned to their points of origin.
Emirates has resumed reduced flight operations after a temporary suspension earlier this morning (16 March, 2026). Some flights from today’s schedule have been cancelled. Affected customers will receive a cancellation notice and will be advised on reaccommodation options.… pic.twitter.com/4M6A7xRE8D
— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 16, 2026
Currently, the Foreign Office is advising against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Dubai.
For those currently in Dubai, it is recommended to follow the instructions of the local authorities and monitor local and international media for the latest information.
The ‘register your interest in flights from UAE’ scheme has been paused due to commercial flights resuming to the UK from the UAE.
However, the Foreign Office urges that if you are still in the UAE and need to get back to the UK, to check availability with the commercial airlines.
Have you or anyone you know seen their flights affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East? Let us know in the comments.