Konflikt mit Huthi-Miliz: Saudi-Arabien: Was bei einer Reisewarnung gilt

Saudi Arabia has issued a travel warning due to repeated severe attacks on the country's airports. The conflict between the Kingdom and the Huthi militia, allied with Iran, has escalated significantly. Dertour, a tour operator, has cancelled all trips to Saudi Arabia until the end of October, offering guests the option to rebook or receive a refund.

Other competitors, such as Gebeco, have also halted travel to the country. Tourist visas have been available in Saudi Arabia since 2019, but the recent conflict has caused some uncertainty and reluctance among travelers. The next Hajj, a major Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, is scheduled for May 2027 and is a pillar of Islam. Pilgrims from Germany typically fly to Jeddah and then travel by train, bus, or car to Mecca, which has no airport.

Specialized tour operators offer Hajj travel packages, and pilgrims should not cancel their trips hastily due to security concerns. They should monitor the situation and seek counsel if they are still uneasy. Legal experts say that travelers should consider canceling their trips at least three to four weeks before departure, as the situation must be concrete or highly likely.

Travel warnings are not a ban on travel, but they serve as a strong indication of extraordinary circumstances. Tour operators typically offer free cancellations for booked package tours when such warnings are in place. However, individual travelers who booked their flights directly with airlines may not be eligible for refunds, and they must rely on the airline's goodwill, such as offering rebooking options.

The airport in Riyadh is currently closed until Saturday night due to an ongoing attack. At least twelve people were killed and over 300 injured during an attack on the international airport in the Saudi capital last weekend.