UAE flight updates on Tuesday: Partial services resume for Etihad, Emirates, fly Dubai, Air Arabia; scheduled flights cancelled
Travellers advised to check flight status online and follow official updates
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the gradual resumption of flight operations across UAE airports to assist passengers stranded by recent regional disruptions.
Travellers are urged not to go to airports unless contacted directly by their airline with confirmed flight details to avoid congestion and ensure smooth processing.
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Dubai Airports
Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) started limited operations on March 2.
Select flights resume
Emirates
All scheduled flights to and from Dubai are suspended until 11:59pm UAE time on March 4. Limited repatriation and cargo flights will operate on March 3–4, prioritising travellers with confirmed bookings. Do not travel to the airport unless contacted directly by Emirates.
Check flight status at emirat.es/flightstatus or emirates.com and review emails for updates before travelling.
flydubai
Limited flights will operate on March 2, prioritising passengers with earlier bookings. Operations will resume gradually under coordination with authorities.
Selected departures from Dubai (DXB): FZ 8489 VKO | FZ 8205 KZN | FZ 8263 SVX | FZ 8081 OVB
Selected arrivals to Dubai (DXB): FZ 662A HGA | FZ 307A ISB | FZ 326A MUX | FZ 376A ISB | FZ 316A SKT
Customer guidance:
Rebook free of charge up to 20 days from original travel date
Update contact details and check flight status before heading to the airport
Contact flydubai (+971 600 54 44 45), travel shops, or travel agents for assistance
flydubai apologises for the inconvenience and thanks customers for patience as services gradually resume.
Abu Dhabi Airport
Operations at Zayed International Airport have partially resumed, but all Etihad Airways scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until Thursday, March 5.
Airline: Etihad Airways
All scheduled flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until 2pm UAE time on Thursday, March 5. Some repositioning, cargo, and repatriation flights may operate under strict safety approvals. Only travel to the airport if contacted directly by Etihad.
Guests should:
Check flight status at etihad.com
Ensure contact details are up to date
Rebook free of charge for tickets issued on/before 28 Feb 2026 (travel dates up to 10 March) onto flights up to 31 March
Request refunds via Etihad refund form or through travel agents
High call volumes mean online rebooking and refund services are recommended. Safety remains the highest priority.
Sharjah Airport
Partial operations resume tonight: Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the limited resumption of flights at Sharjah International Airport from tonight. Passengers are urged to confirm departure times with their airlines, as operations will run under a defined schedule. The authority emphasised that safety and smooth service remain top priorities.
Airline: Air Arabia
Air Arabia has temporarily suspended all flights to and from the UAE until 3:00 pm UAE time on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with flights to Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq suspended until 5 March, due to ongoing regional disruptions.
Limited flights may operate subject to operational and safety approvals; affected passengers will be contacted directly.
Passengers not on operating flights are advised not to travel to the airport unless contacted.
Check flight status and updates on the Air Arabia website.
Passengers departing within 24 hours will be contacted regarding rebooking options.Safety remains priority
Authorities emphasise that all operations will continue only once safety standards are met. Travellers are urged to check flight status online and follow official channels for live updates.
Fujairah airport remains operational
Fujairah International Airport has confirmed that it is fully operational. Airport authorities are coordinating closely with relevant agencies to maintain smooth and efficient operations.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status with their airline before travelling to the airport to ensure timely updates.
Indian airlines operate relief flights
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Evacuation Cell reported on Tuesday that a small number of flights have departed from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). Access remains strictly controlled, and regular scheduled services continue to be heavily disrupted.
Limited flights resume
The MEA confirmed that while full operations have not yet resumed, limited inbound and outbound flights began on Monday evening.
SpiceJet is operating special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi to assist Indian nationals returning home.
Air India welcomed passengers and crew arriving from Dubai at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, marking the first international arrival by an Indian carrier today, with 149 passengers and eight crew members onboard.
Upcoming schedules:
IndiGo: 10 flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday.
SpiceJet: Four special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi (including two to Mumbai).
Scheduled SpiceJet flights between Fujairah and Delhi/Mumbai to resume from 4 March.
Flight cancellations
On Monday, about 357 flights were cancelled, but operations gradually resumed by evening. The government is coordinating with airlines, airports, regulatory authorities, and the MEA to ensure a safe restoration of services, including extra capacity for stranded passengers.
