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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amelia Neath

Updated UK advice for travel to Saudi Arabia

  • The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel advisory to warn against all but essential travel to almost the whole of Saudi Arabia.
  • The advisory follows a strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on 10 October that killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds.
  • The FCDO highlighted heightened risks from Houthi rebel missile and drone attacks targeting airports, energy infrastructure, and Red Sea shipping.
  • British nationals wishing to leave Saudi Arabia are advised to consider travelling by land to neighbouring countries amid widespread flight cancellations.
  • Holidaymakers may be entitled to full refunds for cancelled package trips, but travelling against FCDO guidance risks invalidating travel insurance.

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Is it safe to travel to Saudi Arabia? UK advises against all but essential travel

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