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Bahrain, Kuwait and Doha routes remain affected as most flights operate normally
DUBAI – Travellers flying from the UAE can continue to expect largely normal operations across the country's airports, but several airlines are maintaining cancellations, delays and temporary suspensions on selected Gulf routes as security concerns and operational restrictions persist across parts of the Middle East.
Although the majority of flights are operating according to schedule, services to Bahrain, Kuwait and Doha remain affected on some carriers. Airlines continue to advise passengers to verify their flight status before leaving for the airport and arrive early because of the busy summer travel season.
The latest airline updates come as regional governments and aviation authorities continue monitoring the security environment around the Gulf, with airlines adjusting schedules where necessary. Diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Gulf continue alongside ongoing military activity, keeping airlines cautious over operations in parts of the region.
Emirates
Emirates continues operating the vast majority of its network, although selected Kuwait services remain unavailable.
Affected services:
- EK853: Dubai to Kuwait
- EK855: Dubai to Kuwait
- EK857: Dubai to Kuwait
- EK859: Dubai to Kuwait
Selected Dubai-Bahrain services also remain unavailable, with passengers advised to confirm the latest status before travelling.
Etihad Airways
Etihad continues to suspend selected Gulf services because of operational reasons.
Abu Dhabi to Bahrain services
- EY653: Abu Dhabi to Kuwait
- EY654: Kuwait to Abu Dhabi
The airline has not announced a date for the resumption of Kuwait services and continues assisting affected passengers with alternative travel arrangements.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia continues to adjust services from both Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah
- G9068: Kuwait
- G9124: Kuwait
- G9107: Bahrain
- G9081: Doha
- G9138: Doha
Abu Dhabi
3L020: Kuwait
Passengers travelling on affected routes are advised to monitor Air Arabia's official website and mobile app for the latest updates.
flydubai
flydubai continues operating most of its network, although some regional services remain affected.
Delayed
- FZ023: Dubai to Bahrain
Passengers should continue checking flight status before travelling, as schedules may change at short notice.
Other carriers
A number of airlines operating from Dubai have also announced individual cancellations.
Cancelled services:
- Kenya Airways KQ311: Dubai to Nairobi
- flyadeal F3506: Dubai to Riyadh
- Saudia SV597: Dubai to Riyadh
Meanwhile, Qatar Airways has extended the suspension of passenger services to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait until August 7.
International airlines
Several international carriers continue to maintain suspensions or reduced schedules across the Middle East while reviewing operational and security conditions.
Among the latest updates:
- Air France continues suspending Dubai and Beirut flights until August 18 and Riyadh services until August 14.
- Lufthansa Group continues suspending flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, Doha and Dammam until October 24.
- British Airways has extended flexible booking options for affected Middle East routes through October 31.
- Singapore Airlines continues suspending Dubai services until further notice.
- Air Canada continues suspending Dubai flights.
- Cathay Pacific continues suspending Hong Kong-Dubai services.
- Finnair continues suspending Dubai operations.
- ITA Airways continues suspending Dubai flights.
- Turkish Airlines continues operating Dubai and Abu Dhabi services while Iran routes remain suspended.
- KLM continues adjusting operations according to regional security assessments.
Travel advisories
International authorities continue urging travellers to remain alert as the regional security situation evolves.
The United States has maintained a worldwide security advisory warning travellers about the possibility of flight disruptions and temporary airspace closures across parts of the Middle East.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin until August 31, while the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office continues advising travellers to monitor official updates before travelling to the region.
Airlines also continue following operational guidance linked to evolving airspace restrictions and security assessments.
Most disruptions continue to result from a combination of operational adjustments, precautionary airspace restrictions and ongoing regional security assessments.
Airlines are regularly reviewing flight paths and schedules, with some carriers temporarily suspending selected routes while conditions continue to evolve.
What travellers need to know
Passengers flying from UAE airports should:
- Arrive at least three hours before departure.
- Check flight status before leaving for the airport.
- Allow extra time for traffic, check-in, security and immigration.
- Use online check-in and airline mobile apps where available.
- Ensure contact details are updated to receive notifications about delays, cancellations and rebookings.