Latest Foreign Office advice for Belgium, France, Turkey and more ahead of October half term

Many families will be jetting off for October half-term in search of some late-autumn sunshine or a cultural getaway. While going on holiday can be exciting, it’s important to keep updated on the latest travel guidance for your destination in order to stay safe during your trip.

In recent weeks travel advice for popular holiday destinations Cyprus and Turkey has been updated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in light of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Meanwhile Both Belgium and France have heightened threat levels in force following recent attacks.

Advice has also been updated for Spain, where rules have changed for drivers after low emission zones were introduced in some cities. Regarding Israel, the FCDO continues to advise against all but essential travel for the country, as well as advising against all travel for certain areas.

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We’ve rounded up the latest guidance from the FCDO for Belgium, France, Turkey, Cyprus, Israel and Spain below. Situations can change at the last minute so you should always check the Foreign Office website for the most up-to-date information for your destination before you travel.

The threat level for the Brussels-Capital Region was raised to the maximum level 4 on October 16 after a shooting on Boulevard d’Ypres where two Swedish football fans were killed. Following a manhunt Belgian police shot dead a suspected Tunisian extremist accused of killing the Swedes.

According to the FCDO the threat level has now been lowered to level 3