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Planning a summer getaway?
Between fuel shortages, ongoing drop-off closures at YUL and talk of a brand-new Montréal airport, there’s already plenty to navigate.
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Now add the latest Canadian government travel advisory update—and it’s a lot to take in.
What countries does Canada advise not to travel to?
Updated on April 30, 2026, the following countries received risk levels:
Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Mexico
Ecuador
Djibouti
Algeria
Exercise a high degree of caution
Netherlands
Spain
Avoid all travel
Kuwait
Avoid non-essential travel (with regional advisories)
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Take normal security precautions
Japan
Take normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Zambia
Uruguay
How is the conflict in the Middle East causing travel disruptions?
As per the Government of Canada’s site, the conflict is disrupting global fuel supplies, which could impact transportation and essential services in some destinations, leading to shortages or rationing. Airspace restrictions are also causing flight delays, rerouting and cancellations—sometimes with little notice—while longer routes and reduced availability may drive up travel costs.
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Travellers passing through major international hubs, particularly in or near the Middle East, should expect possible disruptions. Check with your airline before departure and return, and be ready to adjust plans on short notice. Travel insurance covering cancellations and interruptions is strongly recommended.
What is the full list of countries on high alert for travel?
Here is the complete list of travel advisories as per the Canadian Government's site:
Avoid all travel
Afghanistan
Bahrain
Belarus
Burkina Faso
Central African Republic
Haiti
Iran
Iraq
Israel and Palestine
Kuwait
Lebanon
Libya
Mali
Myanmar
Niger
North Korea
Qatar
Russia
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Venezuela
Yemen
Avoid non-essential travel
Cuba
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Jordan
Mauritania
Nigeria
Oman
Papua New Guinea
Saudi Arabia
Exercise a high degree of caution
Algeria
Bahamas
Belgium
Brazil
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Djibouti
Ecuador
France
Germany
India
Italy
Jamaica
Kenya
Laos
Madagascar
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
Peru
Philippines
Spain
Sweden
Thailand
Türkiye
United Kingdom
Vietnam
Take normal security precautions
Australia
Austria
Canada
Denmark
Finland
Iceland
Ireland
Japan
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Switzerland
United States
For more information about Canadian travel advisories, click here.
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