UAE-Kuwait, Bahrain flight disruptions: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia cancels services

Travellers flying from the UAE are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as several services to Kuwait and Bahrain have been cancelled or affected amid the ongoing regional situation.

Airlines are expecting a surge in passenger numbers during the summer peak travel season and have advised travellers departing from Dubai to arrive at least three hours before their flight to allow extra time for security, immigration and boarding procedures.

Passengers travelling from Dubai International Airport can also use the Dubai Metro to reach Emirates Terminal 3.

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Emirates has cancelled several flights between Dubai and Kuwait, as well as Dubai and Bahrain.

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Return flights from Kuwait to Dubai affected:

For July 23, additional Kuwait services listed among affected flights include:

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Return flights from Bahrain to Dubai affected:

For July 23, affected services include:

Emirates has advised passengers to use online check-in, baggage drop facilities and other digital services to ensure a smoother journey.

Etihad Airways has cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport and Kuwait International Airport, as well as Abu Dhabi and Bahrain International Airport, due to operational reasons.

Flights EY653 and EY654 have been cancelled until July 24, 2026.

Flights EY647 and EY648 scheduled for July 23, 2026, have also been cancelled.

Etihad said its teams are assisting affected passengers with alternative travel arrangements. Travellers are advised to update their contact details to receive flight notifications via SMS or email.

Flydubai has cancelled several Dubai-Bahrain services on July 22.

Affected flights include:

Dubai-Kuwait flights remain scheduled, but passengers are advised to check the latest updates before travelling.

Flydubai reminded passengers that check-in counters close 60 minutes before scheduled departure unless they receive different instructions by SMS or email.

Air Arabia has reported cancellations on several UAE-Kuwait and UAE-Bahrain routes.

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With passenger numbers expected to increase during the summer travel peak, travellers are advised to:

Airlines have advised passengers to continue monitoring official channels for the latest updates.