The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel guidance for Egypt, Turkey, and Cyprus, three popular holiday destinations for British tourists, in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict. As of 10 March, none of these countries are on the 'no travel' list, but several warnings are in place.
For Cyprus, the FCDO warned on 5 March that terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out, citing a high threat globally affecting UK interests. It advised travellers to stay aware of their surroundings, though no travel restrictions are currently in place.
In Turkey, the FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the Syrian border due to fighting and terrorism risk. However, popular tourist areas like Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, and Izmir are not affected, and most flights and holidays operate normally. A nationwide terrorism warning remains, particularly for southeast Turkey, Ankara, and Istanbul.
For Egypt, the FCDO advises against all travel to areas including within 20km of the Libya border (except El Salloum), North Sinai, parts of South Sinai, and other regions. It notes a heightened risk of regional tension and travel disruption, but does not recommend against all travel, as around one million Brits visit annually and most visits are trouble-free.
The FCDO emphasises that no travel can be guaranteed safe and advises checking its website for the latest updates before booking or travelling.
