Germany lifts Middle East travel warning, while region remains a no-go for Brits

The German Foreign Office has lifted travel warnings issued for a number of countries in the Middle East in late February following the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict.

Countries affected include the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

While it is still strongly advising against non-essential travel to these countries, the German Foreign Office has downgraded its warning from the highest level.

It means that German tour operators are able to start offering holidays via Middle East hubs, such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Doha, including those with stopovers in the region.

Meanwhile, the UK Foreign Office is continuing to advise against non-essential travel to and via many countries in the Middle East, meaning holidaymakers flying to destinations in Asia, Africa and beyond might not be covered by their insurance policies if they transit the region.

The UAE has lifted all flight restrictions imposed at the start of the conflict and Middle East-based carriers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, are gradually rebuilding their flying schedules to European destinations.