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Middle East: Jordan travel advice relaxed as Foreign Office clears Aqaba gateway

Middle East
Dea Jusufi
26 August 2026

The Foreign Office (FCDO) has relaxed its travel advice for Jordan, removing guidance against all but essential travel to Aqaba's international airport and seaport following a security review.

Aqaba in Jordan
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The Foreign Office still advises against all travel to within three kilometres of Jordan's border with Syria

The latest update means British travellers can once again travel to, and transit through, Aqaba International airport and seaport, although the Foreign Office continues to advise against all travel to within three kilometres of Jordan's border with Syria.

The country remains subject to regional security warnings, with the FCDO stressing the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. British nationals are advised to prepare for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and other travel disruption.