Middle East Travel Alerts
Houthis Warn International Airlines Against Saudi Airspace Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict
The U.S. Department of State raised its Saudi Arabia travel advisory to Level 3, advising citizens to reconsider travel due to drone and missile attack risks targeting civilian airports and infrastructure. The heightened warning follows an October airport strike that caused casualties and prompted orders for nonessential diplomatic personnel to depart. The alert coincides with major sports events in Riyadh, including a world title fight scheduled for October 31, 2026.
