Flying from the UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai flights cancellations, advisories

Dubai: If you're flying from the UAE today, it's worth checking your flight status before heading to the airport.

While most flights continue to operate normally, several services by Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia remain cancelled or delayed as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid ongoing airspace restrictions and operational challenges linked to the regional security situation.

The disruptions come as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz gather pace.

Iran and Oman have said discussions on a new shipping framework for the strategic waterway are progressing positively, while Qatar said mediators are circulating draft language for a broader US-Iran agreement.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also cited reopening the Strait of Hormuz as an immediate priority, even as the US Navy continues to maintain restrictions on Iranian maritime traffic.

Emirates has cancelled several flights from Dubai, including services to Bahrain, Kuwait and Dammam. The affected flights are:

The airline has advised passengers to check the latest flight status through its official channels before travelling to the airport.

Etihad continues to suspend selected services due to operational reasons. Cancelled flights include:

The airline has not indicated when Kuwait and Bahrain services will resume and says affected passengers are being assisted with alternative travel arrangements.

The following flydubai services have been cancelled:

Air Arabia has cancelled several flights from Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, including services to Kuwait, Bahrain, Doha and Abha.

Affected flights include:

Airlines across the Gulf are continuing to modify operations.

Qatar Airways has extended the temporary suspension of passenger flights to Bahrain, Erbil and Kuwait until August 7.

Oman Air says technical issues, combined with temporary restrictions on certain air routes, continue to affect parts of its network, resulting in delays and cancellations.

The airline says affected passengers are being contacted through WhatsApp, SMS and email, with some travellers being rebooked onto other airlines where possible.

Jazeera Airways has advised passengers to arrive at the airport no more than three hours before their revised departure time, while Saudia said it continues to review operations to improve schedule reliability.

International authorities continue to urge caution as the regional security situation evolves.

The US Department of State has also issued a worldwide security advisory, urging Americans to exercise increased caution because of heightened tensions in the Middle East.

It warned that travellers in the region should be prepared for flight cancellations, temporary airspace closures and other travel disruptions, while those planning to travel to or through the Middle East should closely monitor airline and airport updates.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) until August 31, advising EU airlines not to operate in the airspace of the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, as well as parts of the Gulf of Oman.

The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office continues to advise travellers to monitor official updates before travelling to the Middle East.

Airlines are also continuing to follow operational guidance linked to regional airspace restrictions and evolving security assessments.

Several international carriers have also extended flight suspensions to destinations across the Gulf as they continue to assess the security situation and airspace restrictions.

Here are the most recent updates:

Although diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Gulf are gaining momentum, airlines continue to operate cautiously because of ongoing airspace restrictions, evolving security assessments and operational challenges.

Carriers have been rerouting aircraft to avoid conflict zones, leading to longer flight times, changes to crew scheduling and aircraft rotations, and occasional cancellations. Technical issues and operational adjustments at some regional airlines have added to the disruption.

While commercial aviation across the UAE remains largely operational, airlines continue to review their schedules daily as the regional situation evolves.

UAE airports are advising passengers to:

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has also reminded passengers to allow extra time for their journeys as summer travel demand remains high.

For travellers heading to destinations across the Gulf and wider Middle East, the safest approach remains checking directly with their airline for the latest updates before setting off for the airport, as schedules continue to change at short notice.