UAE flights update: Check latest schedules for Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia today
Reduced operations continue across UAE airlines amid regional airspace restrictions
DUBAI/ABU DHABI – UAE airlines have updated their flight operations as regional airspace restrictions continue to affect schedules across the Middle East.
Carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia are currently operating reduced services while maintaining key international routes.
Travellers are strongly advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and to ensure they hold confirmed bookings. Several airlines have warned that passengers without confirmed tickets may not be accepted for travel as operational adjustments remain in place.
Airlines have also introduced rebooking and refund options for passengers whose travel plans have been affected between late February and March.
Emirates
Dubai-based Emirates said it is operating a reduced schedule following the partial reopening of regional airspace.
The airline is operating flights to Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, the United Kingdom, the United States, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Passengers transiting through Dubai International Airport will only be accepted if their onward flights are confirmed to be operating.
All city check-in facilities across Dubai remain temporarily closed and travellers are advised to verify their booking status online before travelling to the airport.
Passengers booked between February 28 and March 31, 2026 may rebook to the same destination until April 30 or request refunds if the booking was made directly through the airline.
Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has issued an updated schedule valid until March 16, maintaining flights on several long-haul and regional routes.
March 14 flights schedule:
The latest flight schedule can be found at: https://t.co/xOQs6ucQGX pic.twitter.com/L1Uu4G8Dya
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) March 13, 2026
March 15 flight schedule:
The latest flight schedule can be found at: https://t.co/xOQs6uciRp pic.twitter.com/ArJduc7k3w
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) March 13, 2026
March 16 flight schedule:
The latest flight schedule can be found at: https://t.co/xOQs6uciRp pic.twitter.com/dekYIvsnQD
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) March 13, 2026
Passengers should not travel to the airport unless they hold confirmed bookings or have been contacted directly by the airline.
Flights from Zayed International Airport are operating to destinations including London, Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt, Toronto, Chicago, Rome, Munich, Vienna, Dublin and Manchester.
Additional flights are scheduled to Cairo, Kozhikode, Hanoi, Kochi, Colombo, Bangkok, Jeddah, New York, Atlanta, Male, Riyadh, Islamabad, Amsterdam, Geneva, Hyderabad, Chennai, Moscow, Lahore, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Karachi.
Etihad has also warned passengers about fraudulent social media accounts offering fake refund forms. Travellers are advised not to share personal or payment details and to rely only on official airline channels.
Guests with tickets issued on or before February 28 for travel until March 21 may rebook free of charge until May 15 or request a refund.
flydubai
Low-cost carrier flydubai is operating a limited schedule while monitoring regional airspace developments.
Passengers booked between February 28 and March 31 can rebook alternative flights within 30 days without additional charges.
The airline said travellers should check flight status online before heading to the airport. Rerouted flights may also result in longer transit times in Dubai.
Customers can manage bookings through flydubai.com, the mobile application, travel agents or the airline’s contact centre.
Air Arabia
Sharjah-based Air Arabia has resumed limited services from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
Flights currently cover several destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
European destinations include Vienna, Milan-Bergamo, Athens, Istanbul and Trabzon.
Services to the Middle East and Africa include Amman, Dammam, Riyadh, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Entebbe.
In Asia, the airline is operating flights to Dhaka, Chittagong, major cities in India and Pakistan, Kathmandu, Colombo, Bangkok and Almaty.
Passengers may choose one free date change within 30 days, a full credit voucher, or a full refund to the original payment method.
What passengers need to know
Airlines across the UAE continue to emphasise that passengers should only travel to the airport if they hold confirmed bookings.
Travellers are encouraged to monitor official airline websites and apps for schedule updates, rebooking options and operational changes.
Airlines have also warned customers to avoid sharing sensitive information online and to rely only on verified airline websites and social media accounts when managing their bookings.