Emirates to suspend a Mid East route indefinitely, starting November 15

Dubai: Emirates has announced the suspension of its scheduled flights between Dubai and Damascus starting November 15, 2025, until further notice.

A spokesperson for the airline said the decision was made following a routine operational review aimed at optimising fleet utilisation as part of the carrier’s long-term business strategy.

“Emirates will suspend its regular services between Dubai and Damascus (EK913/EK914) from November 15, 2025, until further notice. This decision follows a routine operational review aimed at optimising fleet utilisation in line with our strategic business objectives,” the spokesperson said.

Passengers holding tickets for travel after November 14 will be rebooked on alternative flights operated by flydubai, Emirates confirmed.

The airline apologised for the inconvenience and said it “looks forward to resuming services soon.”

Emirates added that it will continue to monitor operational and commercial conditions on the route and provide further updates when available.

Emirates resumed flights to Damascus earlier this year, more than a decade after suspending operations in 2012 due to the civil war in Syria.

The route’s reinstatement had marked a cautious revival of air connectivity between the UAE and Syria, reflecting improving regional ties and the gradual return of Gulf carriers to the Syrian market.

At least four major Gulf carriers — Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Qatar Airways — had resumed flights to Syria this year. Saudi Arabian airline flynas and Saudi LCC flyadeal have also launched or plan to launch routes to Syria.