What the FCDO currently says
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba. Its advice, last updated on 25 September 2026, describes a worsening economic situation with shortages of fuel, electricity, water and basic necessities, which it says is affecting tourism services and disrupting travel within the country.
The FCDO adds that the situation has led to frequent protests. To date most have remained peaceful, but it warns they can escalate and advises staying away from large gatherings, monitoring the media and following local authorities. It also reports an increase in opportunistic crime, although levels remain lower than in the UK.
Power, fuel and flights
According to the FCDO, the national electricity grid has collapsed a number of times in recent months and further collapses are likely. Low fuel reserves are causing sustained disruption to transport, medical care, communications, water supply and street lighting, and fuel rationing has been introduced.
The FCDO also says Cuban authorities have announced that all international airports are without aviation fuel, and that only Terminal 3 at José Martí International Airport is operating. It lists Air France, Iberia, World2Fly, LATAM and all Canadian airlines among carriers that have suspended flights, and says options for leaving the country could reduce further. Airline and tour operator messaging is the place to check routes.
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