Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Eight countries and territories across the region have been upgraded to Level 3. These countries have not been placed at the highest warning level, but the State Department has raised their advisory status in response to the current conflict and is advising Americans to carefully reconsider travel to each one.
Bahrain
Bahrain International Airport and the country’s airspace are currently closed. The King Fahd Causeway land border connecting Bahrain to Saudi Arabia remains open, but the State Department notes that operating status may change without notice. Americans in Bahrain who want to leave should consider using the causeway to reach Saudi Arabia, where commercial flights are available from Riyadh and Jeddah.
Jordan
Commercial flights are departing Jordan, making it one of the more viable exit routes in the region right now. Americans currently in Jordan who wish to leave should act while commercial options remain available.
Kuwait
Kuwait’s airspace remains closed. The land border with Saudi Arabia remains open, though the State Department notes it cannot guarantee safety for those who choose to depart by land. Americans in Kuwait who want to leave should consider traveling overland to Saudi Arabia and departing from Riyadh or Jeddah.
Oman
Flights are currently departing from Oman, and the land border with the UAE is open. The State Department cautions that hotels in the UAE are overwhelmed and flight availability is limited. Americans in Oman should exercise extreme caution in making travel decisions and confirm any onward options before moving.
Qatar
Hamad International Airport has suspended all aircraft movements due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar’s maritime routes also remain closed. The Salwa land border crossing to Saudi Arabia is open. Americans in Qatar who want to leave should consider traveling overland to Saudi Arabia. The State Department notes it cannot guarantee safety for those using this option.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is currently one of the most viable exit points from the region. Commercial flights are departing from Riyadh and Jeddah, though availability is limited and subject to change or cancellation. Americans currently transiting through or stuck in the region should consider Saudi Arabia as a primary exit hub where options exist.
United Arab Emirates
Some international flights are departing from UAE airports, and the land border with Oman and Saudi Arabia is open. However, hotels in the UAE are reported to be overwhelmed, and flight availability remains limited. Americans who cannot leave immediately should shelter in place at their hotel or residence, stay away from windows, and leave only for essential needs. The UAE also serves as a charter flight hub for State Department–assisted departures.
Israel, West Bank, and Gaza
The West Bank is at Level 3. Gaza remains at Level 4. The State Department is advising Americans in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza to shelter in place until further notice. Personnel and their family members at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and the Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv are currently doing the same. Americans in these areas are advised to remain in their residence, hotel, or another secure structure and stay away from windows. Anyone considering traveling to a land border crossing should first consult guidance from Israel’s Home Front Command.
