Air Arabia cancels flights to 10 countries amidst regional airspace closures

Passengers are advised to check status ahead of travel

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Dhanusha Gokulan, Chief Reporter
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Sharjah's Air Arabia had a sizable share of the UAE-Doha route prior to 2017. A return will end up sitting well on the bottom-line.
Sharjah's Air Arabia had a sizable share of the UAE-Doha route prior to 2017. A return will end up sitting well on the bottom-line.
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Sharjah: Air Arabia, the low-cost carrier based in Sharjah, has temporarily cancelled flights to and from several countries due to the "current situation and airspace closure." The disruptions affect flights scheduled for Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.

According to a statement from the airline, operations have been temporarily suspended for flights connecting to and from the following ten countries:

  • Iran

  • Iraq

  • Jordan

  • Russia

  • Armenia

  • Uzbekistan

  • Azerbaijan

  • Georgia

  • Kyrgyzstan

  • Kazakhstan

The airline also noted that "some other flights may face delays or rerouting" as the situation evolves.

This widespread disruption to air travel across the region follows significant Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which took place in the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025. In response to the escalating tensions, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan, among other nations, have closed or restricted their airspaces.

These closures significantly impact some of the world's busiest air corridors, especially routes connecting Europe and Asia through the Middle East. Numerous international airlines, including other UAE-based carriers like Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai, have also announced extensive cancellations, delays, and rerouting of their flights due to the volatile geopolitical situation.

Dhanusha Gokulan
Dhanusha GokulanChief Reporter
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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