Overview

• The German Foreign Office advises against non-essential travel to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Jordan due to deteriorating security linked to the Israel–Iran conflict.
• Airlines including Singapore Airlines, Air France-KLM and British Airways have canceled flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Doha in response to renewed hostilities.
• The Foreign Office issued a partial travel warning for Egypt’s northern Sinai Peninsula but noted that Red Sea resorts such as Hurghada and Marsa Alam remain stable.
• Germans traveling in the region are urged to register with the ELEFAND electronic crisis list and secure travel insurance that covers emergency repatriation.
• Travelers should monitor the Foreign Office’s online advisories regularly as further airspace closures and disruptions remain possible.