UAE flights update: Check latest schedules for Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia today
Passengers urged to check bookings before travelling to the airport
DUBAI – Airlines across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gradually restoring services as regional airspace reopens following recent disruptions.
Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia are currently operating limited schedules, with airlines prioritising passengers holding confirmed bookings.
Authorities and carriers are advising travellers to check flight status before heading to the airport, as schedules may change at short notice. Safety remains the top priority while airlines work to stabilise operations and accommodate affected passengers.
Travellers are also encouraged to monitor airline websites and emails for updates regarding cancellations, delays or revised departure times.
Emirates
Dubai-based Emirates is operating a reduced schedule while reconnecting dozens of international destinations through Dubai International Airport. The airline confirmed that passengers should travel to the airport only if they have confirmed bookings or have been contacted directly by the airline.
Transit passengers in Dubai are being accepted only if their onward flights are operating.
Emirates flights operating from Dubai today
- Europe: Vienna (EK127), Brussels (EK181), Prague (EK139), Copenhagen (EK151), Paris (EK071, EK073, EK075), Nice (EK077), Düsseldorf (EK055), Frankfurt (EK043, EK045, EK047), Hamburg (EK059), Munich (EK051), Budapest (EK111), Milan (EK205), Rome (EK095, EK097), Warsaw (EK179), Lisbon (EK193), Barcelona (EK255), Madrid (EK141, EK143), Stockholm (EK157), Geneva (EK083), Zurich (EK085), Istanbul (EK121, EK123), Athens (EK209).
- United Kingdom: London Heathrow (EK001, EK003, EK005, EK007, EK029, EK031), London Gatwick (EK009, EK069), London Stansted (EK067), Manchester (EK019, EK021), Birmingham (EK039), Newcastle (EK035), Edinburgh (EK023), Glasgow (EK027).
- Asia: Bangkok (EK370, EK372, EK384), Phuket (EK378), Singapore (EK314), Kuala Lumpur (EK342), Denpasar (EK368), Jakarta (EK358), Taipei (EK366), Tokyo Haneda (EK312), Tokyo Narita (EK318), Seoul (EK322), Hong Kong (EK380, EK384).
- India: Ahmedabad (EK538, EK540), Bengaluru (EK564, EK566, EK568), Chennai (EK542, EK544, EK546), Delhi (EK510, EK512, EK514, EK516), Hyderabad (EK524, EK526, EK528), Kochi (EK530, EK532), Kolkata (EK570, EK572), Mumbai (EK500, EK502, EK504, EK506, EK508), Thiruvananthapuram (EK522).
- Pakistan: Karachi (EK600, EK602, EK606), Islamabad (EK612, EK614), Lahore (EK622, EK624).
- Africa: Addis Ababa (EK723), Nairobi (EK717), Accra (EK787), Lagos (EK783), Casablanca (EK751).
- Middle East: Amman (EK903), Jeddah (EK801, EK803, EK805), Medina (EK809), Riyadh (EK817, EK819).
- Americas: New York (EK203, EK205), Newark (EK209), Boston (EK237), Chicago (EK235), Dallas (EK221), San Francisco (EK225), Seattle (EK229), Toronto (EK241), Mexico City (EK255), Rio de Janeiro (EK247), São Paulo (EK261).
- Australia & New Zealand: Melbourne (EK406), Perth (EK420), Sydney (EK412), Auckland (EK448), Christchurch (EK412).
- Other destinations: Dhaka (EK582), Manila (EK332, EK334, EK336), Malé (EK656, EK658), Mauritius (EK703), Seychelles (EK705), Conakry (EK795, EK797), Lusaka and Harare (EK713).
The airline said passengers affected by earlier disruptions may rebook travel for later dates or request refunds through official channels.
Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has released its updated schedule covering flights until March 15. Passengers with existing bookings will be accommodated on available flights as quickly as possible to minimise disruption.
Guests are advised to travel to the airport only if they have been contacted by the airline or hold confirmed bookings.
Key Etihad flights on March 12
- Outbound from Abu Dhabi: Jeddah (EY615), Toronto (EY023), New York (EY003), Riyadh (EY553), Seoul (EY826), Malé (EY376), Bangkok (EY406), Phuket (EY412), Hanoi (EY430), Colombo (EY390), London (EY067), Moscow (EY843), Paris (EY033), Milan (EY079), Zurich (EY141), Delhi (EY218), Mumbai (EY206), Hyderabad (EY352), Bengaluru (EY232), Ahmedabad (EY246).
- Inbound to Abu Dhabi: Lahore (EY289), Mumbai (EY205, EY207), Cochin (EY335), Delhi (EY217, EY219), Manila (EY441), Cairo (EY714), Ahmedabad (EY247), Hyderabad (EY353), Rome (EY084), Zurich (EY142), Paris (EY034), Madrid (EY104), London (EY068), Colombo (EY393), Kuala Lumpur (EY489), Phuket (EY411), Bangkok (EY403), Malé (EY379), Moscow (EY844), New York (EY004), Toronto (EY022), Riyadh (EY554), Jeddah (EY616).
Passengers are encouraged to verify their booking details online before travelling to the airport.
flydubai
Dubai-based flydubai has resumed limited operations while gradually restoring services across its network.
Passengers booked between February 28 and March 31 can rebook an alternative flight within 30 days at no extra charge. The airline also noted that flight durations may be longer due to temporary rerouting.
Bookings can be managed through the airline’s website, mobile app, travel shops or contact centre.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia has resumed selected flights from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah airports.
- Europe: Vienna, Milan-Bergamo, Athens, Istanbul and Trabzon.
- Middle East and Africa: Amman, Riyadh, Dammam, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Entebbe.
- Asia: Dhaka, Chittagong, major Indian cities, Pakistan destinations, Kathmandu, Colombo, Bangkok and Almaty.
Passengers can request one free date change within 30 days, opt for a credit voucher or receive a full refund to their original payment method.
Other airlines
Some international carriers have also adjusted operations due to regional developments.
Dutch airline KLM has cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28, citing security concerns in the region.
Meanwhile, Indian carriers including Air India and Air India Express continue operating flights between West Asia and India, with dozens of services scheduled to maintain regional connectivity.
Airlines say schedules remain subject to change as they continue monitoring the situation.
What passengers need to know
Airlines are urging travellers to verify flight status before heading to the airport and ensure contact details are updated in their bookings.
High call volumes are expected at airline contact centres, and passengers are encouraged to use online services where possible.
Travel should only be undertaken if passengers hold confirmed bookings or have been notified by their airline.