Travel updates for Americans in the Middle East amid disruptions from strikes by Iran
By Kelly Mccarthy
Published on March 3, 2026.
Travel across the Middle East has been disrupted due to Iranian strikes that have caused airport shutdowns, airspace closures, and widespread flight suspensions. Major travel hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Qatar, and other countries are experiencing significant operational disruptions. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, two of the region's busiest travel centers, entered an essential lockdown due to projectile interceptions and falling debris. The State Department has issued travel advisories, urging U.S. citizens to leave 14 countries in the Middle Eastern immediately due to serious safety risks. Kuwait and Qatar have been designated as level 3 advisories to "reconsider travel." Bahrain has upgraded from a level 2 to a level 3. Israel remains at a level 4.
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