Abu Dhabi, Sharjah airports issue advisory amid airspace closures and flight disruptions

Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport has urged all travellers to verify their flight details with airlines before heading to the airport, amid ongoing airspace closures and flight disruptions linked to regional tensions.

The advisory, issued on June 24, emphasised that the safety of passengers remains the top priority.

The alert follows Iran’s missile strike on a US military base in Qatar, which led to temporary airspace closures in Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Although Bahrain and Kuwait have since reopened their airspace, the incident has disrupted flight operations at several airports across the region.

Sharjah Airport also issued a similar advisory, warning of delays and cancellations due to the closures and urging passengers to stay updated through their airlines.

Dubai Airports confirmed on Monday evening that operations have resumed at full capacity following a temporary suspension earlier in the day. However, it cautioned that passengers may still experience delays or cancellations and should check for updates directly with their carriers.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, said it is rerouting a number of flights on June 23 and 24 as a precaution. The airline is closely monitoring the evolving situation and advised customers to check their flight status on etihad.com.

Sharjah-based Air Arabia also issued an advisory, confirming some disruptions due to airspace restrictions. The airline said affected passengers will be notified via SMS and email and encouraged all travellers to check airarabia.com for the latest updates.

Meanwhile, Emirates airline confirmed that several flights were rerouted on June 23, though no diversions were ultimately required.

Authorities across UAE airports are coordinating closely with airlines to manage schedules, with a focus on minimising disruption while ensuring passenger safety.