The UK Foreign Office has issued an update on advice for tourists travelling to Poland after multiple Russian drones were shot down over the country earlier this week
Russian drones entering Poland’s airspace were shot down this week, leading some people to fear that the war could spread to the West – and tourists wondering if it’s safe to travel to the country.
Millions of Brits travel to Poland every year often to check out the cultural cities of Kraków and Warsaw or visit the salt sculptures and chapels at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
And it can also be a great place to have a cheap beach holiday according to some travellers, who have been raving about the largely unknown town of Gdańsk on the Baltic Coast of Northern Poland on TikTok.
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It can be much cheaper than travelling to more popular destinations like Spain and Portugal – flights from London, Leeds and Liverpool to Gdańsk cost just £23, £31 and £33 respectively in September. Meanwhile, Park Gródek is often referred to as the ‘Maldives of Poland’ thanks to its crystal clear waters and picturesque landscape.
In fact the country is a sought-after destination all year round – Gdańsk Christmas Market boasts the title of Best Christmas Market in Europe 2024. While other popular and highly-regarded choices include the visually stunning Wrocław Christmas Market, famous for its colourful wooden stalls and the historic Kraków Christmas Market.
However, as Poland borders both Ukraine and Russia some people may be wondering if it’s safe to go there on holiday.
And as the Polish Prime Minister confirmed Russian drones were shot down earlier this week for violating Poland’s air space, the UK Foreign Office changed its guidance for anyone travelling to the country.
If you’re thinking of travelling to Poland the good news is that it’s still considered safe to travel although the UK Foreign office warns there could be some ‘disruption’.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office issued an update on its travel guidance for Poland on Wednesday September 10.
It said: “Poland’s airports are open but there may be travel disruption. Follow official Polish government announcements and updates from airlines.”
The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that Polish forces shot down Russian drones, which were violating the country’s airspace, in Warsaw, Poland on September 10, 2025.
He said 19 Russian drones entered the country’s airspace on Tuesday night during strikes on western Ukraine and up to four were shot down by Polish and Nato aircraft, BBC News reports.
Tusk wrote on social media that Polish airspace was violated by multiple Russian drones, saying: “Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down.”
The Polish armed forces said on Wednesday morning that a search for possible crash sites is ongoing and urged people not to approach, touch or move any objects they see, warning that they may pose a threat and could contain hazardous material.
The incident saw Chopin Airport in Warsaw suspend flights for several hours on Wednesday September due to military operations.
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