Acute travel warning: Dangerous location in the Middle East for tourists!

Acute travel warning: Dangerous location in the Middle East for tourists!

On June 13, 2025, the Federal Foreign Office published an urgent travel warning for several countries in the Middle East region. This measure is a reaction to the escalating military conflicts between Israel and Iran. According to Merkur , Israel has carried out air shells against targeted Iranian goals, while Iran has flown to Israel. The security situation in the region is classified as extremely unpredictable, which has also led to the setting of air traffic in some cases.

The travel warning affects a total of seven countries: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (VAE) and Bahrain. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in particular, two very popular travel destinations for German tourists, are under special observation. The German branch advises from all non-necessary trips to the entire golf region, reports ZDF

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Travelers to these countries should regularly find out about current developments and make their plans flexibly. German citizens are asked to follow the instructions of the local authorities and security forces. Airlines have already set some connections to the affected countries, and there may be a short -term blocking of airspace, which could lead to further complications.

The Federal Foreign Office has also given a travel warning for all of Israel, which is a high alarm level. This warning also refers to parts of the Lebanon and Iraq, where travel is advised. The hostility between Israel and Iran has not been new and has been ongoing for decades. The crisis reaction center of the Federal Foreign Office remains active and continuously pursues the situation in the region.

German citizens who are in the affected countries are asked to register on the Elefand crisis list. The messages are in contact with registered Germans in the region and provide information about exit options. The German Embassy in Tel Aviv in particular was closed due to the location, but can be reached by phone and in writing.

The latest developments represent a serious challenge for the travel industry and could strongly influence the travel behavior of German tourists in the region. Travelers should inform themselves comprehensively before a decision about their travel plans and observe the security instructions of the Federal Foreign Office.