Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024. It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Monday, 20 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Aviation: Travel Information

Question: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what his Department's advice is on direct air travel to (a) Kosovo, (b) Taiwan, (c) Northern Cyprus and (d) other non-UN member states.

Answer: The FCDO publishes travel advice which provides guidance on the most relevant issues for British nationals visiting Kosovo, Taiwan and Cyprus, including the north of Cyprus. There are direct flights between the UK and Kosovo, and the UK and Taiwan. Under the Chicago Convention, direct flights are not permitted between the UK and the north of Cyprus. To allow otherwise would be counter to the UK's international obligations. The situations in Kosovo, Taiwan and Cyprus are different and require different approaches.

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