Southeast Asia travel faces turbulence as Middle East conflict reshapes flight routes
Getaway Magazine | 23.03.2026 22:30
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is sending ripples through the skies of Southeast Asia. Airlines avoiding Iranian airspace are taking longer, more fuel-intensive routes, driving up operational costs and ticket prices. Travelers heading to popular destinations like Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong are feeling the pinch, facing fewer flight options and longer travel times.