Officials have warned travelling Australians who want to come home should do so as quickly as possible.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a new warning about the spread of the coronavirus.
The warning said: "If you're already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means.
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"You may not be able to return to Australia when you had planned to. Consider whether you have access to health care and support systems if you get sick while overseas."
It comes after countries like America, France, Spain, India and Israel introduced broad travel restrictions.
Things are changing every day with Covid-19 and your travel plans could be thrown into disarray if you leave it any longer to return home.
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The advice from DFAT continues: "As more countries close their borders or introduce travel restrictions, overseas travel is becoming more complex and difficult.
"If you decide to return to Australia, do so as soon as possible. Commercial options may become less available."
Last week, officials warned that people should only be considering international travel if it's absolutely necessary.
DFAT warned that regardless of your health or destination, there is still a risk of contracting Covid-19.
"Health care systems in some countries will come under strain and may not be as well-equipped as Australia's. You may not have your normal support networks overseas," the advice on the Smart Traveller website read.
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"These are changing often and quickly. Your travel plans may be disrupted. You may be placed in quarantine or denied entry to some countries.
"Think about what this might mean for your health, and your family, work or study responsibilities."
There are more than 450 cases of coronavirus in Australia and close to 200,000 globally.
Close to 8,000 people have died as a result of the virus.
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