What UAE and regional airlines are doing
Several UAE carriers continue to adjust schedules on selected Gulf routes.
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Cancelled
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Bahrain (BAH)
EY653: Abu Dhabi – Kuwait
EY654: Kuwait – Abu Dhabi
Kuwait services remain cancelled indefinitely, with no restart date announced.
Air Arabia
Cancelled
G9068: Sharjah – Kuwait
G9124: Sharjah – Kuwait
G9107: Sharjah – Bahrain
G9081: Sharjah – Doha
G9138: Sharjah – Doha
3L020: Abu Dhabi – Kuwait
flydubai
Other airlines from Dubai
Cancelled
KQ311: Kenya Airways – Dubai to Nairobi
F3506: flyadeal – Dubai to Riyadh
SV597: Saudia – Dubai to Riyadh
Regional airline suspensions
International travel advisories
International authorities continue to urge caution as the regional security situation evolves. The US has issued a worldwide security advisory, warning of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions across the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin until August 31, while the UK’s Foreign Office continues to advise travellers to monitor official updates before travelling.
Airlines are also following operational guidance linked to regional airspace restrictions.
What international airlines are doing
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:
Air France: Flights to and from Dubai and Beirut remain suspended until August 18, while services to and from Riyadh are suspended until August 14. The airline says operations will resume only after further security assessments and is offering affected passengers free rebooking or refunds.
Lufthansa Group – Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Riyadh, Doha and Dammam remain suspended until October 24. Services to Amman, Erbil and Tel Aviv are also affected.
British Airways – Customers travelling to several Middle East destinations can change their travel dates or claim a refund under the airline’s flexible booking policy. The waiver currently applies to eligible bookings through October 31.
Singapore Airlines – Flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until further notice because of the evolving regional security situation.
Air Canada – Services to Dubai remain suspended as the airline continues to monitor developments in the region.
Cathay Pacific – Flights between Hong Kong and Dubai remain suspended until further notice.
Finnair – The airline continues to suspend services to Dubai while reviewing regional security conditions.
ITA Airways – Flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until further notice.
Turkish Airlines – Flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi have resumed, although services to Iran remain suspended.
KLM – Continues to monitor the regional security situation and adjust operations as necessary, contacting affected passengers directly if their flights are impacted.
What is causing the delays?
The disruptions are being driven by a combination of operational adjustments, temporary airspace restrictions and the continuing security situation across parts of the Middle East. Airlines continue to review flight paths and schedules as conditions evolve, while some carriers have temporarily suspended services to affected destinations as a precaution.
What travellers should keep in mind
Passengers travelling from UAE airports should:
Arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure.
Check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
Allow extra time for traffic, check-in, security and immigration.
Use online check-in and airline mobile apps wherever possible.
Keep contact details updated so airlines can send real-time notifications about delays, cancellations or rebookings.
Dhanusha is a Chief Reporter at Gulf News in Dubai, with her finger firmly on the pulse of UAE, regional, and global aviation. She dives deep into how airlines and airports operate, expand, and embrace the latest tech.
Known for her sharp eye for detail, Dhanusha makes complex topics like new aircraft, evolving travel trends, and aviation regulations easy to grasp. Lately, she’s especially fascinated by the world of eVTOLs and flying cars.
With nearly two decades in journalism, Dhanusha’s covered a wide range, from health and education to the pandemic, local transport, and technology. When she’s not tracking what’s happening in the skies, she enjoys exploring social media trends, tech innovations, and anything that sparks reader curiosity. Outside of work, you’ll find her immersed in electronic dance music, pop culture, movies, and video games.
