FCDO advises against all travel to Russia: drone attacks trigger short-notice airspace and airport…

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated its Russia travel advice on 18 September 2026, maintaining its advice against all travel to Russia due to risks and threats from Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine, including drone attacks and Russian air-defence activity, a lack of flights to return to the UK, and limited UK government support. The update highlights that drone attacks may lead to short-notice restrictions on airspace use and airport operations. The FCDO also notes an increased risk of British nationals being detained, Russia's record of holding foreign nationals as leverage, and extremely limited consular assistance. Travel insurance could be invalidated…