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‘Do not journey’ record as a number of main nations added – all you want to know

‘Do not travel’ list as several major countries added – all you need to know – Daily Star

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The Foreign Office’s ‘do not travel’ list has updated its travel advice for popular destinations such as Cyprus, Turkey, and the Maldives. It comes amid ongoing Middle East conflict causing flight disruptions

10:47, 09 Mar 2026

TEHRAN, IRAN - MARCH 02: A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

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What you need to know as the Foreign Office updates its travel advice

  • British holidaymakers planning trips to Cyprus, Turkey, and the Maldives are being urged to think twice as Middle East conflict chaos spreads.
  • The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice as the nine-day conflict triggers flight cancellations and airspace closures across the region.
  • UK nationals have already been evacuated from Oman and the UAE on government charter flights. The FCDO is scrambling to get Brits home safely from affected areas. Officials said: “Even countries not directly involved in the conflict are experiencing travel disruptions.”
  • Travellers are being told to check airline updates, verify insurance cover, and register with the FCDO before jetting off.
  • The government has issued warnings against all travel to several nations as the crisis deepens.
  • READ THE FULL STORY: Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list in full as several major countries added
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