Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East

Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. 

Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:

• check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
• check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator before travelling 
• review your travel insurance policy for coverage before you travel 
• monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts

Border with Thailand

Heavy fighting along parts of the Thailand and Cambodia border, including the use of airstrikes, rocket and artillery fire is ongoing. While most military activity is focused in the contested areas, strikes have happened more than 50km from the border. Targets have been military but have also included infrastructure such as bridges.

Land borders and crossings between Cambodia and Thailand continue to be suspended. Some tourist destinations in border areas such as the Preah Vihear/Khao Phra Wihan temple, the Ta Krabey/Ta Kwai temple and the Tamone Thom/Ta Muen Thom temple are closed. 

There are also unexploded landmines in the border area. 

WeFCDO advises against adviseall but againstessential travel travel to thewithin 20km affectedfrom landthe land border borderwith areas. AllThailand. All travellers to Cambodia should remain alert and follow advice of local authorities.