The Foreign Office has shared important guidance and advice for anyone currently in Greece, or planning to travel to the country, following devastating wildfires following a spell of extremely hot weather, with temperatures reaching 45c.
A number of airlines, including EasyJet and Jet2 have cancelled the majority of flights to islands such as Rhodes.
Ryanair at present are continuing to run with the majority of their scheduled flights, but anyone travelling is advised to keep in regular contact with their airline as the situation remains fluid.
Foreign Office update:
Extreme temperatures are affecting many areas of Greece and there are a number of active wildfires.
If you are a British national affected by wildfires, please follow the guidance from the emergency services.
Call the Greek Emergency Services on 112 if you are in immediate danger.
The Greek government has established a Crisis Management Unit to respond to the situation in Rhodes.
They can be contacted on +30 210 368 1730 / +30 210 3681259 / +30 210 3681350.
In the first instance, please contact your airline or travel operator who can assist you with return travel to the UK.
If you are planning to travel to any areas affected by wildfires, please check with your travel operator or hotel prior to travel that the area you plan to visit.
For 24/7 British consular assistance, call +44 20 7008 5000.
Read guidance on extreme weather and wildfires in Greece and NHS advice on coping in hot weather.
You can register on the Greek government’s Emergency Communication Service to get emergency alerts.
