Travel alerts have been issued for Britons in both Cyprus and Turkey as the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel enters its fourth day.

A vast portion of global airspace has been entirely closed off as the conflict continues to spread across the region. Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon have exchanged attacks, with the Lebanese health ministry reporting that Israeli assaults in Beirut and southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 31 fatalities, with 149 injured.

On Sunday, an Iranian missile strike claimed nine lives in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, whilst Iranian officials reported a death toll of at least 153 following an attack on a girls’ school. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian labelled the incident a “barbaric act”.

It’s crucial to note that, at the time of writing, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has not issued ‘do not travel’ warnings for either Turkey or Cyprus. These alerts are significant as they indicate extremely high risks – such as conflict, terrorism, or civil unrest – which often immediately void travel insurance, leaving holidaymakers personally responsible for accidents or medical expenses.

Have you been affected by the conflict? If it’s safe for you to do so, please get in touch at webtravel@reachplc.com.

However, the FCDO does advise against all travel within 10km of the Syrian border “due to fighting and a heightened risk of terrorism”, cautioning that “your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the FCDO.”

On Sunday, the FCDO revised its travel advice for Turkey, specifically for those intending to cross the border from Iran. The border remains open and does not require a visa for individuals travelling on UK or Iranian passports.

“If you are a British national intending to cross the land border from Iran into Turkey, you must request facilitation from the British Embassy in Ankara by contacting the FCDO before travelling to the border. You must state which border point you intend to use and provide personal details (name, date of birth, details of travel document used to enter Turkey). Also indicate whether you are contacting from Iran or from the UK on behalf of a relative,” reads the FCDO update.

“If you intend to leave Iran overland, you do so at your own risk. In Iran, holding a British passport or having perceived connections to the UK can be reason enough for the Iranian authorities to detain you. “.

There is also increasing concern for Cyprus, located less than 100km from the shores of Lebanon and Syria. This morning, reports emerged that the RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus has been targeted by a one-way attack drone. No injuries have been reported.

In response to the attack, the base is relocating families and temporarily moving non-essential staff. Approximately 30,000 Brits reside in Cyprus and 1.3 million visit from the UK each year.

The Foreign Office travel advice for Cyprus was updated this morning (March 2). The latest advice reads: “On 2 March 2026, the Sovereign Base Areas Administration confirmed a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri. British nationals in the Sovereign Base Areas should follow instructions from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration British Bases Cyprus Facebook. British nationals in the Republic of Cyprus should follow any instructions from Cypriot local authorities.”

The FCDO has also issued general advice for people in the region. It urges British nationals to take “sensible precautions, considering their own individual circumstances.” These include:

The governmental body has also launched a central advice hub where all the latest updates can be found. British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can register their presence to receive direct updates from the Foreign Office.

Make sure to check the Foreign Office advice regularly if you’re travelling to or are in the region. The advice is updated often.