Travel Advisory: Airspace and Border Disruptions Across the Middle East

    Travelers should be aware that border crossing conditions remain fluid, with openings, closures, and restrictions shifting frequently. While some airports—such as those in Bahrain, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar—have reopened following temporary closures, flight disruptions continue. 

    Airlines including Air Canada, United Airlines, and Singapore Airlines have suspended or adjusted routes, and ongoing delays or cancellations are affecting regional hubs like Dubai International (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). 

    Select Israeli border crossings with Jordan and Egypt remain operational, while crossings with Syria and Lebanon are closed. In Iran, access through borders with Armenia, Turkey, Iraq, and Turkmenistan is currently reported as open, though varying by nationality and subject to short-notice changes. Maritime travel is limited but active in certain areas, with ferry services connecting Iran with the UAE and Kuwait. 

    All travelers are advised to maintain flexible itineraries, monitor official guidance, and secure written confirmation of transportation before proceeding.

ADVICE

• Confirm all travel plans before departure.
• Monitor local news for updates & follow all official directives.
  
• Create a backup plan if airport closures affect your itinerary.
• Limit movement and avoid crowded places, political gatherings, or military facilities.
• Remain alert of any ongoing changes.