The British government updated this Sunday, the 11th, its travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, moving to discourage all non-essential travel to the cities of Jeddah and Dammam and to all airports in the country, with the exception of Medina International Airport.
The guidance was issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and circulated by the United Kingdom Embassy in Saudi Arabia on X.
According to the FCDO, the recommendation to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh also remains “until it is safe,” after a “serious incident” recorded yesterday, the 10th.
The British agency stated there is an elevated threat to airports, military bases, ports and energy infrastructure in different parts of the kingdom, citing missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis since July and warning that new attacks on airports are “highly likely.”
The FCDO also reiterated that travel is not advised within up to 10 km of the border with Yemen and maintains (total or partial) restrictions for areas such as the provinces of Asir, Najran and Jizan, as well as part of Riyadh Province.
The British government warned that traveling against the recommendation could invalidate insurance and suggested that British citizens consider ground routes to neighboring countries – such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan – to board flights outside Saudi territory, evaluating entry and exit requirements in advance.
