The Foreign Office has updated its Russia travel advice and is now warning Brits against all travel to "the whole of Russia", following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) changed its advice on February 28, explaining that the decision is "due to the lack of available flight options to return to the UK, and the increased volatility in the Russian economy".
The Russia-Ukraine war has already seen a number of airspace closures, including Ukraine airspace.
The UK also imposed sanctions on Russia which includes a ban on flights from the country's carrier Aeroflot. Russia retaliated with a ban on all UK flights in its airspace, with airlines such as British Airways subsequently suspending routes to Moscow.
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps also tweeted: "I've signed restrictions prohibiting all scheduled #Russian airlines from entering UK airspace or touching down on British soil. Putin's heinous actions will not be ignored, and we will never tolerate those who put people’s lives in danger".
The EU has since announced that, because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian aircraft is banned from operating or entering EU airspace.
The Foreign Office warns: "If you are in Russia, you should be aware that it may not be possible to fly directly to the UK, or via EU countries, and should amend any travel plans accordingly. Check the latest information with your airline or travel provider."
You can find out more in the FCDO's latest Russia travel advice.
In the majority of cases, flights are being rerouted rather than cancelled.
If you have a flight booked that goes via Ukraine or Russia airspace, then your flight may still go ahead but via a different route. Your best bet is to speak to your airline as they can advise you of any changes to journey time.
Ukraine was invaded by a second country today as Belarus joined the Russian onslaught. It came as Vladimir Putin has suffered heavy losses as the invasion entered its sixth day.
Earlier today Foreign Minister Liz Truss said that Russia is becoming a "global pariah", and urged nations to isolate it further, saying that the Kremlin was responsible for scores of civilian casualties and over 500,000 people fleeing Ukraine.
She told the U.N. Human Rights Council: “We are working to squeeze the Putin regime harder and harder by steadily tightening the vice. I urge nations to condemn Russia's appalling actions and isolate it on the international stage."
