Saudi Arabia travel advisory
Last updated · latest change by either source
Level 2 — Exercise increased caution
SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country; FCDO advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
Latest FCDO update: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice against all but essential travel extends to include the cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait in Aseer province. The FCDO continues to advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen and all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen. ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Regional risks')
Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 20 September 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 2 October 2026.
Flights & routes
Advisories describe risk to travellers on the ground. Whether airspace is open is decided by the national authority and published in NOTAMs; airlines also follow their own regulator's conflict-zone guidance.