Emirates changes flights to Larnaca, Cyprus due to disruptions from strike

Passengers booked on Dubai–Larnaca flights on September 11 will be rebooked via Malta

Last updated: September 11, 2025 | 11:26

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Dubai: Emirates has announced changes to its flight operations to and from Larnaca due to industrial action by Cypriot trade unions scheduled for September 11.

Flight EK109 from Dubai to Larnaca will be cancelled. Instead, Emirates will operate the flight directly from Dubai to Malta as EK8109, departing Dubai at 10:10 am and arriving in Malta at 2:00 pm local time. The Larnaca to Malta leg of EK109 will also be cancelled. Flight EK110 will operate as scheduled.

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Passengers booked on Dubai–Larnaca flights on 11 September will be rebooked via Malta using EK8109 and EK110. Emirates is currently rebooking affected passengers and advises those booked directly with the airline to contact Emirates or their booking agents for assistance.

Customers are also urged to ensure their contact information is up to date via the Manage Your Booking portal to receive flight updates.

Dhanusha Gokulan

Dhanusha is a Chief Reporter at Gulf News in Dubai, with her finger firmly on the pulse of UAE, regional, and global aviation. She dives deep into how airlines and airports operate, expand, and embrace the latest tech. Known for her sharp eye for detail, Dhanusha makes complex topics like new aircraft, evolving travel trends, and aviation regulations easy to grasp. Lately, she's especially fascinated by the world of eVTOLs and flying cars. With nearly two decades in journalism, Dhanusha's covered a wide range, from health and education to the pandemic, local transport, and technology. When she's not tracking what's happening in the skies, she enjoys exploring social media trends, tech innovations, and anything that sparks reader curiosity. Outside of work, you'll find her immersed in electronic dance music, pop culture, movies, and video games.

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