Escalation. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Kyrgyz citizens to leave the countries of the Middle East

In light of the escalating tension in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic strongly advises its citizens currently in the region to leave its territory.

Kyrgyz citizens are also advised to avoid traveling to this area until the situation stabilizes.

According to official data, a safe route out of the conflict zone is considered to be through Saudi Arabia and Dubai.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides a list of optimal routes for departure:

The airline Flynas operates three flights a week on the routes Jeddah — Bishkek and Jeddah — Osh;

Uzbekistan Airways offers regular flights from Jeddah to Tashkent;

Air Astana operates flights on the routes Jeddah — Almaty, Jeddah — Astana, Riyadh — Almaty, Riyadh — Astana;

The airlines Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, and Ajet operate flights from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam to Istanbul;

Azerbaijan Airlines offers flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Baku;

Flydubai operates two flights a week from Dubai to Bishkek;

Jazeera Airways operates flights from Dammam and Al-Qaisumah to various destinations;

Qatar Airlines operates flights intermittently on various routes.

For entry into Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyz citizens need to obtain a tourist or other visa in advance, which can be issued upon arrival. The visa is valid for one year with multiple entries and a stay of up to 90 days.

In the event of missile attacks, airspace may be closed, and flights may be temporarily suspended until the situation normalizes.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that Kyrgyz citizens observe personal safety measures and follow the instructions of local authorities in case of a worsening situation.

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the diplomatic missions at the following numbers: