Update – There has been a further eruption on 7 July 2025. The eruption has disrupted flights in and out of Bali. Flights from Australia to Bali have also been cancelled. This travel alert has been in effect since 18 June 2025 and still applies to the new eruption on 7th July 2025.
At 5:35PM local time in Indonesia (7:35PM AEST), on 17 June 2025, Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano erupted, which has led to flight delays and cancellations in Bali and Indonesia. Flights from Australia were also cancelled early on Wednesday 18 June 2025.
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On 13 June 2025, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities which has resulted in retaliation strikes from Iran into Israel.
There were further escalations in the region when the United States bombed Iranian nuclear facilities on 22 June 2025, which has also resulted in retaliation strikes on American bases in Qatar and Iraq. This has led to the closure of airspace in Qatar and international flights to Qatar and the UAE have been affected. Smart traveller is advising that the situation in the Middle East is unpredictable and could get worse with little warning. Smart Traveller also advises that there may be travel disruptions within the region and globally.
What to do
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Follow local government and media advice.
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Contact your airline, cruise company, travel agent, travel provider etc as they should be able to provide immediate help with rescheduling or providing you with your options.
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Check Smartraveller's website and their Facebook.
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Submit a claim for this event.
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