UAE airlines

UAE, regional airlines

Etihad Airways

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

Abu Dhabi-Bahrain EY647 has arrived.
EY641 is delayed.
EY643 and EY645 are scheduled.
Abu Dhabi-Kuwait EY653 is scheduled.

Emirates

Dubai-Bahrain EK837 and EK839 are scheduled.
Dubai-Kuwait EK857 is scheduled.
EK717 Dubai-Nairobi is cancelled.
EK719 Dubai-Nairobi is also cancelled.
EK261 Dubai-Sao Paulo is delayed.
EK398 Dubai-Bali is delayed.
EK027 Dubai-Glasgow is delayed.
EK707 Dubai-Antananarivo is delayed.
EK362 Dubai-Guangzhou is delayed.
EK209 Dubai-Newark is delayed.

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

flydubai

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

Air Arabia

The airline has listed cancellations including:

G9068 Sharjah-Kuwait
G9124 Sharjah-Kuwait
G9107 Sharjah-Bahrain
3L020 Abu Dhabi-Kuwait.

Other flights from Dubai are also being affected.

Cancellations

Kenya Airways KQ311 to Nairobi
flynas XY502 to Jeddah
Qeshm Airlines KQ2224 to Lar
Iraqi Airways IA120 to Kirkuk

Delays

SpiceJet flights

SG5023 to Mumbai
SG052 to Pune
SG5156 to Amritsar
Airblue PA411 to Lahore
Kenya Airways KQ305 to Nairobi

International carriers

Several international airlines continue to adjust their Middle East schedules:

Air Canada: Dubai services suspended until mid-January 2027.
British Airways: Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman services suspended until October 25.
Singapore Airlines: Dubai services suspended until October 24.
KLM: Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam services suspended until September 6.
Philippine Airlines: Dubai services suspended until October 2.
Lufthansa and Swiss: Dubai services suspended until September 13.
Turkish Airlines: Abu Dhabi and Dubai services have resumed, while flights to Iran remain suspended.

The different timelines underline how airlines are taking individual operational decisions based on their own assessments and the evolving security situation.

What travellers should keep in mind

For UAE passengers flying today:

Check your specific flight status before leaving home, even if it was previously confirmed.
Arrive at least three hours before departure, or earlier if your airline advises it.
Allow four hours when flying from Dubai with flydubai, in line with the airline's guidance.
Complete online check-in where available.
Allow additional time for road traffic, check-in, security and immigration.
Keep your contact details updated with the airline so you receive disruption alerts.
Be prepared for last-minute delays, cancellations or schedule changes.
Follow official airline and airport channels for the latest updates.

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