The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel information for Egypt on the Reisi Targalt website, noting that recent military strikes against Iran and subsequent retaliatory attacks across several Middle Eastern countries have increased security risks throughout the region.

"There is a risk of further escalation. Airspace has been closed in several countries in the region and air traffic has been disrupted. This may also affect flights transiting through or heading to Egypt, causing delays and cancellations worldwide. We recommend that travelers contact their airline and check their flight status before heading to the airport and be prepared for possible route changes and longer waiting times. The security situation may change rapidly and without prior notice," the advisory states.

According to Kerli Veski, deputy secretary general for legal and consular affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt itself is not currently under direct threat.

"To our knowledge, no. We have indeed slightly amended the travel information concerning Egypt. We have not raised the threat level," Veski told ERR.

"The reason the information has been updated is that, given what is currently happening in the region and the fact that, for example, one exit route from Israel runs through Egypt and some people may try to travel from Gulf states via Egypt, we added additional information. Also, regarding open flight corridors, open airspace and confusion due to canceled flights, this may inevitably affect Egypt and its air traffic. But the threat level in Egypt has not increased," she said.

Turkey and Oman are not included under the warning.

"Oman is calmer than the other Gulf states. There have been two drone strikes targeting a port. Air traffic there has also been disrupted and people cannot currently purchase additional tickets because there are simply not enough flights. Oman is calmer, but traveling there and departing from there is very difficult at the moment," Veski said.

Although the ministry has written regarding Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, "We advise Estonian citizens not to travel to the Middle East region," Veski said this primarily refers to the Persian Gulf states.

More specifically, the Reisi Targalt page states regarding Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates: "We advise Estonian citizens not to travel to the Middle East region. Due to hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, between Israel and Iran, there is a very high missile threat throughout the region. Please immediately seek shelter in the nearest secure building and avoid windows, doors and open areas. Please remain vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities."

According to Veski, security risks have also increased in Cyprus where a United Kingdom military base was targeted in an attack on Monday.

"Regarding Cyprus, I would not say the situation is difficult, but considering that a military base there has now been hit, while our threat level for Cyprus has not increased, there may be certain unexpected situations that people should take into account more than before," Veski said.

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