UK FCDO Updates Jordan Travel Advice on Iranian Missile Strikes
The UK FCDO updated its Jordan travel advice on Sept. 10, 2026, adding information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan. The FCDO advises against all travel within 3km of the border with Syria. Since July 8, Iran has carried out strikes and retaliatory attacks in several locations including Jordan against U.S. military and civilian infrastructure, with renewed attacks and interceptions in and around Aqaba in early September. The FCDO says British nationals should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
Impact and considerations
The advice directly concerns risks of airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruption in Jordan, with operational implications for companies with travel arrangements in the region. The FCDO also advises staying away from areas around security or military facilities and strategic infrastructure and keepi…
Key points
- The FCDO updated its Jordan travel advice on Sept. 10, 2026, adding information about Iranian missile strikes on Jordan.
- The FCDO advises against all travel within 3km of the border with Syria.
- Since July 8, Iran has carried out strikes and retaliatory attacks in several locations including Jordan against U.S. military and civilian infrastructure.
- In early September, renewed attacks and interceptions occurred in and around Aqaba.
- The FCDO says British nationals should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
- The FCDO advises staying away from areas around security or military facilities and strategic infrastructure and keeping departure plans under review.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 22 Jul 2026, 20:47
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:17
- Last updated
- 25 Aug 2026, 23:36
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Jordan travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 21 Mar 2013, 08:00