Flying from UAE today? Check Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia cancellations before leaving
Some Gulf services remain affected as airlines continue reviewing regional operations
DUBAI – Travellers flying from the UAE should check their flight status before leaving for the airport, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai operating most services but selected flights still facing delays and cancellations.
Flight operations across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah remain active, although passengers on some Gulf and international routes may face last-minute changes.
Airlines continue to monitor regional security conditions and adjust their schedules where necessary. For passengers, checking the specific flight number remains the safest way to confirm whether a service is operating.
Emirates
Emirates continues to operate services from Dubai, although some flights remain affected.
On the Dubai-Bahrain route:
- EK837: Cancelled
- EK839: Scheduled
- On Dubai-Kuwait:
- EK857: Scheduled
Passengers flying with Emirates should check their individual booking and the airline's latest flight information before travelling to Dubai International Airport.
Etihad
Etihad Airways' services between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain and Kuwait are largely operating, according to the latest information supplied.
Abu Dhabi-Bahrain
- EY647: Arrived late
- EY645: Scheduled
Abu Dhabi-Kuwait
- EY653: Scheduled
Passengers should nevertheless verify their flight status before setting out, as operational changes can be made at short notice.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia has reported cancellations on several UAE-Gulf services.
Affected flights include:
- G9068: Sharjah to Kuwait
- G9124: Sharjah to Kuwait
- G9107: Sharjah to Bahrain
- 3L020: Abu Dhabi to Kuwait
Passengers booked on these services should check directly with Air Arabia for the latest information and any rebooking arrangements.
flydubai
flydubai is reporting delays on several services, including:
- FZ1289: Dubai to Mombasa
- FZ1745: Dubai to Salzburg
- FZ1211: Dubai to Tel Aviv
- FZ719: Dubai to Dubrovnik
The airline advises passengers departing Dubai to arrive at least four hours before departure, complete online check-in where available and check their flight status before travelling.
International services
Several international airlines continue to suspend or restrict selected Middle East services, with some measures extending into October and beyond.
- Lufthansa Group: Several Middle East services remain suspended through October 24.
- British Airways: Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman services remain suspended until October 25.
- Singapore Airlines: Dubai flights remain suspended until October 24.
- Cathay Pacific: Dubai services are suspended until October 25 and Riyadh until October 26.
- Wizz Air: Dubai and Abu Dhabi services from mainland Europe are suspended until October 24.
- Air Canada: Dubai and Tel Aviv services remain suspended until mid-January 2027.
- KLM: Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam services are suspended until October 24.
- Finnair: Dubai flights remain suspended until March 27, 2027.
- Air France: Flights to Dubai and Riyadh have resumed, while Beirut remains suspended until September 1.
The different timelines reflect individual airline assessments of operating conditions and can be revised as the regional situation changes.
What travelers should do
Passengers flying from the UAE should take a few simple precautions before travelling.
- Check the specific flight number immediately before leaving home.
- Arrive at least three hours before departure, or earlier if advised.
- Allow four hours when departing Dubai with flydubai.
- Complete online check-in where available.
- Allow extra time for traffic, security, check-in and immigration.
- Keep contact details updated with the airline.
- Watch for SMS, email or app alerts about schedule changes.
- Be prepared for delays, cancellations or other last-minute changes.