For those traveling to Cyprus, advice is more cautious. While no “do not travel” warning has been issued for the Republic of Cyprus, including vacation hotspots like Larnaca and Paphos, the FCDO urges British nationals to follow instructions from local authorities. Specifically, “British nationals in the Sovereign Base Areas should follow instructions from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration.”
Turkey and the Middle East
The situation becomes significantly more restrictive further east. In Turkey, while most of the country is considered “safe,” the FCDO strictly “advises against all travel to within 10 km [6 mi] of the border with Syria due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism.” The most severe warnings are reserved for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The FCDO now “advises against all but essential travel to the entire UAE” due to increased missile activity. For those already in the country, the advice is clear: “If local authorities advise you to take shelter, stay indoors or move to the nearest safe building immediately.”
The guidance warns that the “greatest risk is from falling debris caused by intercepts.”
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