By Dharmesh Prajapati | March 27, 2026

If you’re planning international travel in 2026, the Iran war has changed the game significantly. Here’s what every Indian traveller needs to know.

The Israel-Iran war has caused significant impact on Surat’s tour and travel business23, and similar effects are felt across India. Flight routes over the Middle East have been disrupted, travel insurance premiums have surged, and several Gulf destinations are seeing reduced tourist footfall.

Key points for travellers:

• Avoid Gulf region travel unless absolutely essential
• Check airline route changes — many carriers are rerouting via Central Asia
• Travel insurance covering war/conflict zones is now mandatory for many destinations
• Fuel surcharges on international flights have increased due to rising oil prices

On a positive note, domestic travel continues to boom. Navratri pilgrimages to temples across Gujarat, Rajasthan, and UP are seeing record footfalls, and the summer travel season to hill stations is expected to begin early this year.