Travelling from UAE today? Check which flights are delayed or cancelled amid Gulf tensions
Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports report multiple service disruptions
DUBAI – UAE travellers are facing continued disruption to air services, with several flights cancelled or delayed at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia are continuing to operate selected services, although schedules remain subject to last-minute changes.
The latest disruption comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain elevated, while airlines continue to monitor regional airspace and adjust operations. At the same time, some international carriers are restoring services to the UAE, while others have extended suspensions affecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Passengers are being advised to check their individual flight status directly with the operating airline before travelling to the airport.
Flight disruptions
Dubai International Airport has reported a number of cancellations, including flydubai flight FZ815 to Abha, Emirates EK237 to Boston, Aljazeera J9122 and J9124 to Kuwait, Qeshm Airlines QB2201 to Gheshm and QB2211 to Tehran, SpiceJet SG5158 to Jaipur and SG5112 to New Delhi, and Emirates EK083 to Geneva.
Air India Express flight IX196 from Dubai to Jaipur was delayed.
At Zayed International Airport, delays included Air Arabia Abu Dhabi 3L431 to Cairo and 3L032 to Amman, Etihad EY822 to Seoul and EY739 to Tunis, and Turkish Airlines TK869 to Istanbul.
The listed delays and cancellations do not necessarily have a single cause. While some disruptions may be connected to the wider regional situation, airlines can also face operational and technical issues.
UAE airlines
Etihad said most services between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain and Kuwait were operating normally on Tuesday, with no major cancellations reported. Bahrain services EY647 and EY641 had arrived, while EY643 and EY645 were scheduled. Abu Dhabi-Kuwait flight EY653 departed late.
The airline also reported that EY801 from Tokyo Narita to Abu Dhabi on September 14 was delayed because of a technical issue unrelated to the regional conflict. Etihad is advising passengers to check their individual flight status before travelling.
Emirates reported Dubai-Bahrain service EK837 had arrived, with EK839 scheduled, while Dubai-Kuwait flight EK857 was also scheduled. Passengers have been urged to use the airline's official channels for the latest information.
flydubai reported Bahrain services FZ029 and FZ023 had arrived, while FZ021 was estimated and FZ063 to Kuwait was scheduled. The airline says check-in counters close 60 minutes before scheduled departure unless passengers receive different instructions by SMS or email.
Passengers departing Dubai on flydubai are advised to reach the airport at least four hours before departure and complete online check-in where available.
Air Arabia also reported a mixed operating picture. Sharjah-Kuwait flights G9068 and G9124 were cancelled, while G9121 was scheduled. Sharjah-Bahrain G9107 was cancelled, G9101 had arrived and G9103 and G9105 were scheduled. Abu Dhabi-Kuwait flight 3L020 was cancelled.
International services
Several international airlines are restoring selected UAE connections. Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while services to Iran remain suspended.
Qatar Airways is operating multiple daily Dubai flights and has resumed services to Bahrain, Kuwait and Erbil, although delays remain possible. Air India and Air India Express have restored their full GCC networks, with around 780 weekly India-GCC flights.
IndiGo is operating selected Middle East services, subject to regional conditions and regulatory guidance. flynas continues to operate daily Dubai, Doha and Bahrain services alongside selected international routes.
Jazeera Airways is also operating selected services, including Dubai flights, although conditions affecting Kuwait airport and airspace could lead to disruption.
Several carriers continue to suspend UAE services. Air Canada has suspended Dubai flights until mid-January 2027, while Virgin Atlantic's Dubai suspension runs until October 2027. British Airways services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain suspended, with Dubai flights due to resume on October 25 at reduced frequency.
Singapore Airlines, ITA Airways, Finnair and AirBaltic have suspended Dubai services through October 24. Philippine Airlines has suspended Manila-Dubai flights until October 2, while Korean Air's Incheon-Dubai service remains suspended until further notice.
Pegasus continues to suspend Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah flights. Cathay Pacific has cancelled Dubai and Riyadh passenger services through November 30.
Lufthansa, Eurowings and SWISS have suspended Dubai services through October 24, although some other Middle East routes are being restored. KLM has suspended Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam services until October 24 while avoiding several regional airspaces.
Air France has suspended Dubai flights through September 19.
Airport advice
Travel conditions can change rapidly, meaning a confirmed booking does not necessarily guarantee that a flight will operate according to its original schedule.
Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport or Sharjah International Airport should check their flight number and latest status with the operating airline before leaving for the airport.
Travellers should generally arrive at least three hours before departure, while flydubai passengers departing Dubai are advised to allow at least four hours. Online check-in should be completed where available, with additional time allowed for road traffic, security and immigration.
Passengers should also keep their contact details updated with the airline and monitor official airline and airport channels for last-minute changes.
Travel advisories are also evolving. The UK has lifted its broad advice against all but essential travel for the UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Qatar, while warning that conditions can change quickly. The US continues to classify the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Oman at Level 3, or Reconsider Travel, citing risks including armed conflict, missile and drone activity and disruption to commercial aviation.
Australia has moved the UAE from Level 4 to Level 3, while Canada continues to advise travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.
For all travellers, the key advice remains the same: verify the latest flight status with the operating airline before setting off for the airport.