The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're booking a flight soon, here are things to know.

Travelers who are far from falling missiles, drone attacks and other geopolitical flashpoints aren't immune to ripple effects.

Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday morning, with President Donald Trump confirming "major combat operations" are underway.

A growing conflict is already disrupting travel to major destinations — and thousands of flights are being affected.

Travel insurance policies generally exclude coverage tied to military action, experts said. However, much depends on the fine print.

The rapidly escalating conflict has also triggered anxiety among international students studying in Iran. Many are uncertain about the continuation of their studies as the war disrupts normal life.

Air travel chaos intensified as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded.

While diplomats are still talking, the U.S. has assembled its largest concentration of forces in the Persian Gulf since mid-2025, including multiple aircraft carriers and F-35 fighters. For travelers, the impact isn’t just a future “what if.”

As travelers face significant flight disruptions throughout the Middle East, here's the latest travel guidance for Türkiye.

The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening jet fuel supplies and stoking fears that airfares would climb.