Flying from UAE today? Check latest flight delays and cancellations
US travel alert remains in place amid wider Middle East tensions
DUBAI – UAE air travel remains operational on Monday but flight schedules continue to vary across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia are maintaining services on several routes, while selected flights have been delayed or cancelled.
The latest situation comes as regional security concerns continue to affect airline planning and international carriers take different approaches to restoring their UAE networks. Travellers are being advised to check their individual flight status directly with their airline before leaving for the airport, even when a booking remains confirmed.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi were showing little to no widespread delays on their websites early Monday, although some departures were affected. Flight-tracking data also showed delays on selected early-morning services.
Emirates
Emirates continues to operate scheduled services on selected regional routes, including Bahrain and Kuwait.
Flight EK837 from Dubai to Bahrain has arrived, while EK839 is scheduled to operate. Flight EK857 from Dubai to Kuwait is also scheduled.
The airline continues to advise passengers to check their individual booking and the latest operational information before travelling to Dubai International Airport, as schedules can change at short notice.
Emirates' operations form part of a broader recovery in UAE aviation, although international capacity is returning at different speeds across airlines and routes.
Etihad Airways
Etihad is largely maintaining its services to Bahrain, Kuwait, Riyadh, Al Qassim and Medina, although some flights to Saudi Arabia have been affected by delays.
EY577 from Abu Dhabi to Dammam is delayed, while EY603 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah is also delayed.
Services to Riyadh, Al Qassim and Medina are operating normally according to the latest update.
Passengers travelling from Zayed International Airport should check their flight status before setting out, particularly on regional routes where timings can change during the day.
flydubai
flydubai is continuing to operate its Dubai network, but several regional services have been cancelled.
FZ029 from Dubai to Bahrain is cancelled, while FZ023 has arrived and FZ063 is scheduled. FZ817 from Dubai to Yanbu has also been cancelled.
The airline is advising passengers departing from Dubai to arrive at least four hours before their scheduled departure. Travellers are also encouraged to complete online check-in where available and check their flight status before travelling to the airport.
The latest cancellations follow several days of mixed operations for the carrier, with regional routes among those most affected.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia is reporting a number of cancellations from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah–Kuwait flights G9068 and G9124 are cancelled, while G9121 has not yet departed. Sharjah–Bahrain flight G9107 is cancelled, while G9101 has arrived and G9103 and G9105 are scheduled.
Abu Dhabi–Kuwait service 3L020 is also cancelled.
Travellers using Air Arabia should check their flight number directly before leaving for Sharjah or Zayed International Airport, as individual services can have different operating statuses.
Regional tensions
The uneven flight situation comes as governments continue to monitor developments across the wider Middle East. Iran has warned of retaliation if the United States launches another attack, while US President Donald Trump has indicated he is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York.
Separately, the US has warned that fighting involving Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces could escalate rapidly following a missile attack targeting Riyadh.
Oil prices have eased from recent highs but remain elevated as markets assess Saudi supply recovery and continued disruption risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
These developments are contributing to continued uncertainty for airlines, although the reasons for individual delays and cancellations can vary and are not necessarily linked to regional security conditions.
US travel alert
The United States continues to list the UAE at Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, alongside Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Oman. US guidance cites risks associated with armed conflict, drone and missile activity and disruption to commercial aviation.
The US has also ordered non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave the UAE.
Other governments have adopted different positions. The UK has removed its broader warning against all but essential travel to the UAE, while continuing to caution that the regional situation is unpredictable and that sudden flight disruption remains possible.
Australia lowered its UAE advice from Level 4, “Do Not Travel”, to Level 3, “Reconsider your need to travel” in June.
Global airline recovery
International airlines are taking different approaches to restoring UAE services.
Turkish Airlines has resumed Dubai and Abu Dhabi services, while flights to Iran remain suspended. Qatar Airways is operating multiple daily Dubai services and has restored Bahrain, Kuwait and Erbil flights, with its network recovering to more than 160 destinations.
Air India and Air India Express have restored their full Gulf network, while IndiGo is operating selected Middle East services. flynas is operating daily services to Dubai, Doha and Bahrain, while Jazeera Airways has resumed selected routes, including Dubai.
However, several major international carriers continue to suspend or reduce UAE services.
British Airways has suspended Dubai and Abu Dhabi services, with Dubai flights planned to resume on November 4. Wizz Air is preparing to return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in late October, while Air Astana plans to restart Dubai services from Kazakhstan in early October.
Lufthansa, Eurowings and SWISS have suspended Dubai services through October 24, while Singapore Airlines has cancelled Dubai flights SQ494 and SQ495 through the same date. KLM has also suspended Dubai services through October 24.
Air Canada has extended its Dubai suspension until mid-January 2027, while Air France has suspended Dubai services through October 13. Cathay Pacific has suspended Dubai and Riyadh passenger services through November 30.
ITA Airways, Finnair and AirBaltic have suspended Dubai services through October 24. Philippine Airlines has suspended Manila–Dubai flights through October 2, Korean Air's Incheon–Dubai service remains suspended until further notice, and Pegasus has suspended Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah services.
Virgin Atlantic has also suspended its London–Dubai service for the foreseeable future.
The staggered timetable highlights how airlines are assessing the UAE and wider region differently, with some rebuilding capacity while others are maintaining longer suspensions.
What passengers should do
Passengers should check their airline's website or app immediately before leaving home, even if their booking is confirmed.
Travellers should generally arrive at least three hours before departure, unless their airline recommends more time. flydubai passengers departing Dubai should allow at least four hours.
Online check-in should be completed where available, while extra time should be allowed for traffic, airport procedures, security and immigration.
Passengers should also keep their contact details updated with their airline and monitor official airport and carrier channels for last-minute cancellations, delays, gate changes or revised departure times.