Flying from UAE today? Check Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia flights facing fresh changes
DUBAI – UAE passengers flying today face a mixed travel picture, with most services continuing to operate but a number of flights affected by cancellations, delays and temporary schedule changes.
Here’s the latest updates:
Etihad
Etihad has reported several changes to its Tel Aviv network following unplanned industrial action at Ben Gurion International Airport.
Flight EY608 from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, while EY594 on the same route is operating with a limited number of passengers. EY597 from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv and EY598 from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi have also been delayed.
The airline has advised affected passengers to keep their contact details updated through Manage My Booking so they can receive operational alerts.
Etihad has also reported a delay affecting EY276 from Abu Dhabi to Peshawar, with the return EY277 service also affected.
On its Bahrain network, EY643 and EY644 between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain are operating as scheduled. However, flights EY641-EY642, EY645-EY646 and EY647-EY648 remain cancelled until August 21.
Emirates
Emirates has cancelled two Dubai-Bahrain services:
- EK835: Cancelled
- EK837: Cancelled
The status of some Dubai-Kuwait flights was unavailable at the latest check, with Emirates advising passengers to review flight information 24 hours before departure.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia has also reported cancellations on several regional services.
Among those affected are:
- 3L020: Abu Dhabi-Kuwait
- G9068: Sharjah-Kuwait
- G9124: Sharjah-Kuwait
- G9107: Sharjah-Bahrain
Passengers are advised to check their individual booking status before travelling to the airport.
flydubai
flydubai said services to Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are operating as scheduled, although several other flights have been cancelled.
Affected services include FZ661 from Dubai to Hargeisa, FZ619/EK2169 to Entebbe, FZ8499 to Asmara, FZ1569 to Male, FZ771 to Erbil and FZ003 to Doha.
Other flights departing Dubai International Airport have also been delayed, including PK284 operated by Pakistan International Airlines to Islamabad, SG5153 by SpiceJet to Kozhikode and IX748 by Air India Express to Kannur.
flydubai passengers departing Dubai are advised to arrive at least four hours before departure.
Global carriers
International airlines continue to modify their Middle East schedules.
Air Canada has extended its Dubai suspension until mid-January 2027, while British Airways has suspended services to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman until October 25.
Singapore Airlines has delayed the resumption of Dubai services until October 24. Its subsidiary Scoot has suspended Singapore-Jeddah flights until September 12.
Air France has adjusted or suspended selected Dubai and Beirut services. KLM has also changed its regional schedule and continues to avoid the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel, along with parts of the Arabian Gulf. Its Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam services remain suspended until September 6.
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, although services to Iran remain suspended. Philippine Airlines has restored Manila-Doha flights, while its Dubai services remain suspended until October 2.
Lufthansa and Swiss flights to Dubai remain suspended until September 13, while several other Middle East routes operated by Lufthansa Group airlines remain on hold until October 24.
Iran war
The aviation changes come as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to weigh on regional transport.
US pressure on Iran has intensified, with Washington threatening further economic measures, while Tehran has warned Gulf states against supporting US military operations.
Shipping activity through the strategic waterway has also fallen sharply. Preliminary Kpler data cited by Reuters showed seven commodity vessels passed through the Strait on Thursday, compared with 14 the previous day, with no supertankers or LNG carriers recorded.
The developments are keeping airlines alert as they assess flight paths, airspace conditions and operational risks across the region.
Dubai prepares for rush
Dubai's General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs has stepped up operational readiness at airport travel platforms and checkpoints as passenger numbers are expected to rise following the summer holiday period.
The measures are designed to speed up processing and support the return of residents, citizens and visitors as the post-summer travel rush builds.
Passengers should therefore allow additional time at the airport, particularly for check-in, security and immigration.
What passengers should do
Travellers flying from the UAE should:
- Check flight status before leaving home.
- Review the airline's website or app for last-minute updates.
- Arrive at least three hours before departure, or earlier if advised.
- Allow four hours when flying flydubai from Dubai.
- Complete online check-in where available.
- Allow extra time for traffic and airport formalities.
- Keep contact details updated with the airline.
- Be prepared for sudden delays, cancellations or schedule changes.
With regional conditions continuing to evolve, passengers should rely on the latest information from their airline and airport before setting off.