Egypt is Broadly Safe for Tourists, Says Travel Advisory

2026-03-08 - 10:53

Egypt is broadly considered safe for tourists, despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, as outlined in a recent analysis by The Times on Friday, 6 March. The report found that popular locations, including Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Red Sea resorts such as Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada, remain open and considered safe for travellers. Authorities in the UK have not changed their core travel advice for these destinations, even as regional conflict raised concerns about security and flight disruptions. Egypt’s airspace remains open, although flights may be affected by disruptions in neighbouring countries. Travellers are still encouraged to stay alert and avoid large political gatherings, particularly during public holidays or periods of unrest. However, officials continue to warn against travel to certain areas of the country. These include the North Sinai governorate, areas near the Libyan border, and parts of the Western Desert and northern South Sinai, where governments advise against travel or recommend essential travel only due to security concerns. The U.S. Department of State currently places Egypt under a Level 2 advisory, meaning travellers should “exercise increased caution” because of risks including terrorism and crime. The warning... This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.