COUNTRIES
20Under a conflict zone warning
EASA / CONFLICT ZONES
UNSAFE AIRSPACE.
UNSAFE AIRSPACE.
WHERE AIRLINES ARE TOLD NOT TO FLY.
Every country where the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) currently warns airlines about flying because of conflict, from its Conflict Zone Information Bulletins, checked every six hours. Red means EASA advises airlines not to fly in all or part of the airspace; yellow means take care. For attacks at sea, see ship attacks; for travellers, see UK travel warnings.
01 / THE MAP
CHECKED 2 NOV 2026, 12:39 UTCAirspace under a conflict zone warning
DO NOT FLY
19In all or part of the airspace
TAKE CARE
1Airlines should weigh the risk
BULLETINS
16In force from EASA
- Do not fly, in all or part of the airspace
- Take the risks into account
02 / COUNTRY BY COUNTRY
Every warning in force
| Country | Advice | What EASA says | Bulletin | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Do not fly | Not operate within the airspace of Afghanistan (FIR Kabul - OAKX) below FL 320. Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications, including information shared through the European Information Sharing and Co… | CZIB-2017-08R19 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Bahrain | Do not fly | Not operate at all altitudes and flight levels within the airspace over the waters of the Persian Gulf within FIR Bahrain (OBBB), FIR Kuwait (OKAC), FIR Doha (OTDF), FIR Emirates (OMAE), except to the extent necessary for arrivals at or departures from aerodro… | CZIB-2026-07R3 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Kuwait | Do not fly | Not operate at all altitudes and flight levels within the airspace over the waters of the Persian Gulf within FIR Bahrain (OBBB), FIR Kuwait (OKAC), FIR Doha (OTDF), FIR Emirates (OMAE), except to the extent necessary for arrivals at or departures from aerodro… | CZIB-2026-07R3 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Qatar | Do not fly | Not operate at all altitudes and flight levels within the airspace over the waters of the Persian Gulf within FIR Bahrain (OBBB), FIR Kuwait (OKAC), FIR Doha (OTDF), FIR Emirates (OMAE), except to the extent necessary for arrivals at or departures from aerodro… | CZIB-2026-07R3 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Oman | Do not fly | Not operate at all altitudes and flight levels within the airspace over the waters of the Persian Gulf within FIR Bahrain (OBBB), FIR Kuwait (OKAC), FIR Doha (OTDF), FIR Emirates (OMAE), except to the extent necessary for arrivals at or departures from aerodro… | CZIB-2026-07R3 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates | Do not fly | Not operate at all altitudes and flight levels within the airspace over the waters of the Persian Gulf within FIR Bahrain (OBBB), FIR Kuwait (OKAC), FIR Doha (OTDF), FIR Emirates (OMAE), except to the extent necessary for arrivals at or departures from aerodro… | CZIB-2026-07R3 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Iran | Do not fly | Not operate within the airspace of Iran, FIR Tehran (OIIX), at all altitudes and flight levels; Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications, in particular airspace closures or restrictions issued by St… | CZIB-2026-04-R2 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Iraq | Do not fly | Not operate within the airspace of Iraq, FIR Baghdad (ORBB), at all altitudes and flight levels; Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications, in particular airspace closures or restrictions issued by S… | CZIB-2026-05-R2 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Lebanon | Do not fly | Not operate within the airspace of Lebanon at all altitudes and flight levels, except for operations to / from Beirut International Airport (BEY / OLBA) under the following conditions: approach starting from the sea / departure ending over the sea, based on an… | CZIB-2026-06-R2 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Libya | Do not fly | Not operate within the airspace of Libya (FIR Tripoli - HLLL) below FL 320, except for operations to airports located on the coast under following conditions:- approach from the sea,- full coordination with local authorities and ATC, and- based on a robust ris… | CZIB-2017-02R20 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Mali | Do not fly | Not operate in FIR Niamey (DRRR) and FIR Dakar (GOOO) within the territory and airspace of Mali below FL260, in particular at the north-east of Mali. Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications issued … | CZIB-2017-01R21 | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Pakistan | Do not fly | Not operate in the airspace of Pakistan, FIR Karachi (OPKR) and FIR Lahore (OPLR), over Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces below FL 260. Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications issued by … | CZIB-2018-02R21 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Russia | Do not fly | EASA recommends not to operate within the affected airspace of the Russian Federation located west of longitude 60° East at all altitudes and flight levels. Air operators should closely monitor airspace developments and follow all available aeronautical public… | 2025-01 R3 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Saudi Arabia | Do not fly | Not operate, at all flight levels and altitudes, within the portions of the airspace of Saudi Arabia defined by the Jeddah FIR boundary and each of the lines connecting the following navigation points: RIBOK – BOSUT - MIGDA - RAGNO – MIXUG - DEKLO - OBSAM – SI… | CZIB-2026-09-R1 | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Somalia | Do not fly | Not operate in the airspace of Somalia at or below FL 260. Closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available aeronautical publications issued by Somalia, or on their behalf by the Aviation Authorities of the neighbouring States, incl… | CZIB-2017-05R20 | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Sudan | Do not fly | In view of the existing risk posed by military activities with the use of air assets and air-defence capabilities of the parties engaged in the conflict, EASA recommends not to fly within the airspace over Sudan at all altitudes and flight levels. Air operator… | CZIB-2023-01R8 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Syria | Do not fly | Not operate at all flight levels and altitudes, west of the line connecting navigation points ZELAF – BASEM – LOTAX - LATEB, including airways segments forming this boundary. Not operate below FL 260 in the remainder of the FIR Damascus (OSTT). Exercise cautio… | CZIB-2017-03R20 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Ukraine | Do not fly | Operators should not operate within the aforementioned airspace, including landing and departures from airports located in the affected airspace. Operators are reminded that operations within FIR MINSK (UMMV) are prohibited in accordance with EASA Safety Direc… | CZIB-2022-01R14 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Yemen | Do not fly | Not operate in the airspace of Yemen, Sana’a FIR, at all altitudes and flight levels, except for all routes located in the maritime part of FIR SANAA (OYSC), east of route B400 (included), where operators are recommended to exercise caution at all flight level… | CZIB-2017-07R20 | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Jordan | Take care | Take potential risks into account when operating in the affected airspace; Ensure that an up-do-date risk assessment is in place together with a high level of contingency planning for their operations and be ready for short notice instructions from State autho… | CZIB-2026-08-R3 | 16 Nov 2026 |
Where the figures come from
Unsafe Airspace: common questions
Is it safe to fly over the Middle East?
Check the table above: it lists every country where EASA currently warns airlines about conflict, and whether it advises not flying at all or taking care. Your airline plans routes around these warnings.
Can planes fly over Ukraine or Russia?
EASA advises airlines not to fly over Ukraine at all, and not to fly over the part of Russia west of 60 degrees east. UK and EU airlines are also banned from Russian airspace.
What is a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin?
A warning EASA issues to airlines when fighting, air defences or missiles put aircraft at risk in a country’s airspace. Each one says where, at what heights and how long it lasts.
Does this mean my flight is cancelled?
No. Airlines route around these areas, which can make flights longer. Check with your airline about your own flight.
How often is this page updated?
Every six hours from EASA’s published list. EASA issues and renews bulletins as conflicts change.