Gabon travel advisory
Last updated · latest change by either source
Level 2 — Exercise increased caution
SafeRoutes uses the highest level reported by the sources below. Countries at Level 3–4 are avoided as transit points by the route finder.
US State Department
Exercise increased caution due to unrest, crime, and health. Unrest Demonstrations and protests may occur in Gabon without warning. Protests often occur in Libreville and Port Gentil. Crime Crime is common in Libreville and Port Gentil. It includes robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries. Health Access to medical care is limited. Medical facilities are limited in quality and standard of care they can provide. They may not have enough supplies of basic medications, especially ou …
Source: travel.state.gov (excerpt; read the full advisory at the source). Fetched 6 November 2026.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
No FCDO advice against travel is currently flagged for this country.
Latest FCDO update: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Source: gov.uk foreign travel advice, updated 10 December 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Fetched 6 November 2026.
Advisories describe risk to travellers on the ground. Whether airspace is open is decided by the national authority and published in NOTAMs; airlines also follow their own regulator's conflict-zone guidance.