UAE flight cancellations continue for some destinations

Even though Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire and the airspaces over the GCC region -- which were partially closed following Iran’s strikes on a US base in Qatar – are now open, some UAE airlines are continuing with the suspension of flights to select destinations.

Dubai-based Emirates, for instance, has said that its flights to Tehran, Baghdad and Basra will remain suspended until and including Monday, June 30, 2025.

The carrier cautioned that customers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq and Iran would not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice. 

Dubai-based flydubai says its flights to Iran, Iraq, Syria, and St. Petersburg remain suspended until June 30.

“We continue to monitor the situation closely, and the safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority,” the airline said.

Etihad flights to Tel Aviv, meanwhile, will remain suspended until July 15, the Abu Dhabi-based airline said.

“Guests transiting through Abu Dhabi to connect to cancelled flights will not be accepted for travel from their point of origin.” the airline said. “Impacted guests are being assisted with alternative travel arrangements,” the airline added.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has cancelled flights to and from the UAE until June 30, in line with a similar move by Hungarian carrier Wizz Air.

In Sharjah, Air Arabia has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Russia, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan until June 30. Jordan flights, meanwhile, are on hold until June 26.