NZDF-Assisted Civilian Evacuation Operation

Both of the two New Zealand Defence Force aircraft deployed as a contingency have returned to New Zealand. They have not been required as commercial flights remain widely available. Consular surge teams remain deployed.

We recognise that many New Zealanders will be in locations where it is still not possible or safe to depart. Our advice to these travellers remains to depart the region as soon as it is safe to do, using commercial airlines as services slowly resume in some countries. Please contact your airline or travel provider to confirm the status of your flights before departure and before you depart for the airport.  Look at options for alternative routes, if the most direct route is not available.  

The Ministry’s Emergency Crisis Centre continues to explore all options for how we can support New Zealanders who have been impacted by this conflict. 

We are also sharing advice and updates through our Facebook page. 

New Zealanders in need of urgent consular assistance can contact the 24/7 consular emergency line on +64 99 20 20 20.