Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai flight status amid regional tensions

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE have largely normalised, but passengers flying today should still check their individual flight status before leaving for the airport, as delays and cancellations continue on some services.

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are operating most services, while several flights to Bahrain, Kuwait and other destinations have been disrupted.

The return of Air France services to Dubai and Riyadh also signals a gradual restoration of international capacity, although several global carriers continue to keep some Middle East routes suspended.

Another tense day is unfolding in the Middle East after a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Khasab, Oman.

The strike caused a fire, which was extinguished, while all crew members were reported safe. Authorities are investigating and there has been no confirmed attribution for the attack.

The incident comes as Qatar’s Prime Minister heads to Tehran for talks aimed at easing regional tensions and reviving diplomacy between Iran and the United States.

Iran and Oman are also continuing work on an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz, although no final deal has been reached.

Several Emirates services are operating, although some flights remain affected.

On the Dubai-Bahrain route:

On Dubai-Kuwait:

Other Emirates services affected include EK109 from Dubai to Malta, which is delayed, and EK261 from Dubai to São Paulo, which is also delayed.

Passengers are advised to check the latest updates through Emirates’ official channels before travelling.

Etihad’s services between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain are mostly operating normally, although some individual flights have been affected.

EY647 has arrived, while EY641 and EY645 are scheduled to operate.

On the Abu Dhabi-Kuwait route, EY653 is delayed.

Etihad flight EY061 from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to London Heathrow on August 26 was also delayed for operational reasons. The return EY062 from London to Abu Dhabi was subsequently delayed.

Flight EY363 from Calicut to Abu Dhabi was delayed because of a technical issue.

Passengers should check their individual flight status before travelling, as schedules can change at short notice.

Several flydubai services are delayed, with one listed cancellation.

flydubai advises passengers departing Dubai to allow at least four hours before departure, complete online check-in where available and check their flight status before heading to the airport.

Air Arabia has also reported cancellations on several regional services.

Other flights from Dubai International Airport are also facing disruption.

Turkish Airlines flight TK763 from Dubai to Istanbul is delayed, while PA411 from Dubai to Lahore and IndiGo flight 6E1476 from Dubai to Kochi are delayed.

SpiceJet flight SG5117 from Dubai to Kochi is cancelled.

Air France has resumed flights to Dubai after months of disruption and repeated cancellations amid regional tensions.

The French national carrier said flights to Dubai and Riyadh would resume on August 26, while flights to Beirut remain suspended until September 1.

Air France said it is monitoring the situation in the Near and Middle East in real time.

“The resumption of operations will remain subject to an assessment of the security situation locally, which is rapidly evolving,” the airline said.

According to Air France’s flight-status information, flight AF0655 from Dubai to Paris is scheduled to depart Dubai at 12.40am on August 27.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said Air France had already returned to the Dubai market.

“Air France have already started back, which is good, and their loads are extremely strong,” Griffiths said.

Several international carriers continue to adjust their Middle East schedules, reflecting the continuing security situation and restrictions that can affect regional airspace.

The latest schedules provided indicate:

These dates are subject to further changes depending on the regional security situation.

The continuing regional security situation is prompting airlines to review schedules and operations.

The situation around the Strait of Hormuz is another factor for carriers operating across the Gulf, with restrictions on shipping adding to wider regional uncertainty.

Airlines can therefore make operational changes at short notice depending on developments. A flight shown as scheduled can still be delayed or cancelled.

For passengers, checking the specific flight number is therefore more important than relying only on the overall route schedule.

Dubai is also entering a busier period as residents and visitors return from their summer holidays.

Authorities are increasing operational readiness across airport platforms and checkpoints to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic.

Travellers should factor in additional time for road traffic, check-in, security and immigration, particularly during busy departure periods.

UAE passengers flying today should:

For UAE residents and travellers, the key developments to monitor are activity around the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran diplomatic developments, further sanctions, oil prices and airline schedules.

Any escalation around the strategic waterway could have wider implications for regional shipping and energy markets, while airlines may continue reviewing their operations.

For passengers, the most important step remains simple: check your airline and airport status before setting out. A flight scheduled now can still be delayed or cancelled as conditions develop.