Travel warning in Indonesia. Photo: Shutterstock The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Indonesia, warning British travelers not to visit exclusion zones around several active volcanoes due to ongoing volcanic activity and safety risks.
The FCDO advises against all travel within designated danger zones surrounding six volcanoes across the Indonesian archipelago.
The affected areas include:
-Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province – within 7km of the crater.
-Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra – within 5km of the crater.
-Mount Marapi in West Sumatra – within 3km of the crater.
-Mount Semeru in East Java – within 5km of the crater, and within 500 metres of any riverbank along the Besuk Kobokan River for 13km from the crater in the volcano's southeastern sector.
-Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi – within 7km of the crater.
-Mount Ibu in North Maluku Province – within 7km of the crater.
The travel advisory highlights the potential dangers posed by eruptions, volcanic ash, pyroclastic flows and lahars, which can occur with little warning.
Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and is home to more active volcanoes than any other country, making volcanic activity a frequent concern for residents and visitors alike.
Travelers planning to visit volcanic regions are advised to monitor local authorities, follow exclusion-zone restrictions, and check the latest travel guidance before departure.