Travelling from UAE today? Check latest flight cancellations, delays and airspace warning
Several Dubai services face delays or cancellations as September travel begins
DUBAI – UAE air travellers are entering September with a mix of operating flights, delays and cancellations, as airlines continue adjusting services amid heightened security concerns across the region.
Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai continue to operate services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, although several individual flights have been cancelled or delayed.
The latest situation also comes as the European Union Aviation Safety Agency has extended its warning covering parts of Gulf airspace, adding another factor for airlines assessing their routes.
Passengers travelling from the UAE should check their specific flight status before leaving for the airport, even when a service was previously confirmed.
Emirates
Emirates continues to operate its Dubai services, with several Gulf flights showing as scheduled.
Dubai-Bahrain
- EK837: Scheduled
- EK839: Scheduled
Dubai-Kuwait
- EK857: Scheduled
Several other Emirates flights are affected:
- EK717: Dubai-Nairobi, cancelled
- EK719: Dubai-Nairobi, cancelled
- EK261: Dubai-São Paulo, delayed
- EK398: Dubai-Bali, delayed
- EK027: Dubai-Glasgow, delayed
- EK707: Dubai-Antananarivo, delayed
- EK362: Dubai-Guangzhou, delayed
- EK209: Dubai-Newark, delayed
Passengers should check their individual booking before travelling, as flight status can change after the initial schedule is published.
Etihad
Etihad Airways is continuing to operate flights between Abu Dhabi and key Gulf destinations, although some services are experiencing delays.
Abu Dhabi-Bahrain
- EY647: Arrived
- EY641: Delayed
- EY643: Scheduled
- EY645: Scheduled
- Abu Dhabi-Kuwait
- EY653: Scheduled
Travellers flying from Zayed International Airport should check the status of their specific flight before setting out.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia has listed cancellations on several services linking the UAE with Kuwait and Bahrain.
- G9068: Sharjah-Kuwait, cancelled
- G9124: Sharjah-Kuwait, cancelled
- G9107: Sharjah-Bahrain, cancelled
- 3L020: Abu Dhabi-Kuwait, cancelled
Passengers affected by these cancellations should contact the airline or check their booking for the latest arrangements.
flydubai
flydubai continues to operate its network, but passengers are being advised to allow additional time at Dubai International Airport.
The airline recommends that passengers departing Dubai arrive at least four hours before departure, complete online check-in where available and check their flight status before travelling.
Travellers should also be prepared for operational changes if regional conditions affect flight routes or airport operations.
Other Dubai departures
Several other flights listed at Dubai International Airport are also affected.
Cancellations include:
- KQ311: Kenya Airways, Dubai-Nairobi
- XY502: flynas, Dubai-Jeddah
- KQ2224: Qeshm Airlines, Dubai-Lar
- IA120: Iraqi Airways, Dubai-Kirkuk
Delays include:
- SG5023: SpiceJet, Dubai-Mumbai
- SG052: SpiceJet, Dubai-Pune
- SG5156: SpiceJet, Dubai-Amritsar
- PA411: Airblue, Dubai-Lahore
- KQ305: Kenya Airways, Dubai-Nairobi
Passengers should check the individual flight number rather than assuming that all services on a particular route are affected.
International schedules
International airlines continue to take different approaches to their Middle East operations.
- Air Canada: Dubai services suspended until mid-January 2027.
- British Airways: Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman services suspended until October 25.
- Singapore Airlines: Dubai flights suspended until October 24.
- KLM: Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam services suspended until September 6.
- Philippine Airlines: Dubai services suspended until October 2.
- Lufthansa and SWISS: Dubai services suspended until September 13.
- Turkish Airlines: Abu Dhabi and Dubai services have resumed, while flights to Iran remain suspended.
The different resumption dates show that carriers are assessing individual routes rather than applying a single timetable across the region.
September travel rush
UAE airports are also preparing for increased passenger traffic as residents and visitors return from summer holidays.
Dubai authorities have stepped up operational readiness across airport platforms and checkpoints to manage higher passenger volumes and streamline processing.
Travellers should therefore factor in additional time for the journey to the airport, particularly during peak departure periods.
This is especially important for passengers flying from Dubai, where traffic, check-in, security and immigration queues can add to the overall journey time.
Passengers flying from the UAE should take a few precautions before heading to the airport:
- Check the specific flight number shortly before departure.
- Arrive at least three hours before the scheduled departure, or earlier if advised.
- Allow four hours when flying from Dubai with flydubai.
- Complete online check-in where available.
- Allow extra time for traffic, check-in, security and immigration.
- Keep airline contact details updated to receive notifications.
- Be prepared for last-minute delays, cancellations or schedule changes.
- Follow official airline and airport channels for the latest information.