Is It Still Safe to Travel to Turkey? Simon Calder’s Advice Amid Israel–Iran Tensions
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A holiday in Turkey is well received by many travel fans. Now tour operators warn of a problem.


Is it still safe to travel to Turkey? Simon Calder’s advice amid Israel–Iran tensions
The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder offers his latest advice as tensions between Israel and Iran raise concerns among holidaymakers. The conflict, which has led to airspace closures and flight diversions across parts of the Middle East, has prompted questions about nearby destinations — including Turkey, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan and Greece. Calder says the situation remains contained to Israel and Iran, and that he would “not hesita…
Cancel Your Holiday?: This Is How the Middle East Conflict Affects Trips to Egypt, Turkey and Others
The major military conflict between Israel and Iran leads to the cancellation of flights and new security notices. However, only a few holiday destinations have been affected. A large organiser now offers to cancel trips to Dubai or Saudi Arabia.


Due to the tense situation in the Middle East, the Federal Foreign Office adapts the indications in Mediterranean regions. What travellers should know now.
Safety of New Zealanders in Middle East paramount
The safety of New Zealanders in the Middle East is a pressing priority for the Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “We do not want New Zealanders in harm’s way,” Mr Peters says. “While we face very serious practical constraints of a conflict zone and closed airspace, we will continue to do all we can to help,” Mr Peters says. “The New Zealand Government’s long-standing advice for New Zealanders has been ‘do not travel’ to Iran and …
Israel and Iran are at war. This conflict also affects international air traffic – with cancellations and delays.
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