{"id":544707,"date":"2026-03-16T20:13:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/544707\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T20:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:13:14","slug":"australian-travellers-should-not-transit-or-layover-in-middle-east-countries-marked-with-do-not-travel-warning-government-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/544707\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian travellers should not transit or layover in Middle East countries marked with \u2018Do Not Travel\u2019 warning, government says"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Australian government has clarified its travel advice for countries in the Middle East<\/a> warning people should not transit or layover in the affected countries.<\/p>\n

Smartraveller has issued \u2018Do Not Travel\u2019 warnings for several nations in the region since the conflict began, urging travellers not to head to countries like Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while the uncertainty of the war continues.<\/p>\n

The travel advisory has further explained<\/a> the \u2018Do Not Travel\u2019 warning saying the advice also applies to transit and layovers in the affected countries.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAirports, hotels, roads, bridges and other locations have been struck with missiles,\u201d Smartraveller said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAirspace may close at short notice. Flights can change or stop suddenly. Borders can close.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you travel to or transit through a \u2018Do not travel\u2019 country, you may be unable to leave. Your safety will be at risk.\u201d<\/p>\n

Travellers with upcoming trips that transit or stop in a \u2018Do not travel\u2019 country should contact their travel agent or airline about different route options, re-booking flights or a refund.<\/p>\n

People should not cancel their flights unless they have been told to do so by a professional.<\/p>\n

Australian embassies and consulates in Israel and the UAE also remain closed.<\/p>\n

Iran, Israel and the US have been in conflict with each other since February 28.<\/p>\n

Since March 4, almost 5000 Australians have returned home on 36 direct flights from the Middle East.<\/p>\n

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