Delays and cancellations to flights in the UAE continue as the security situation in Gulf airspace persists. Some flights are reported delayed today at Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and Flydubai continue operating on major regional routes, but last-minute changes remain possible.<\/p>
Air France has extended its suspension of flights to and from Dubai until September 15 while monitoring the local security situation. Airlines and airport authorities have advised passengers to check the latest status of their flights before heading to the airport.<\/p>
The majority of Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain and Kuwait are operating as normal, with flights EY647, EY641 and EY645 running or scheduled to run, and Abu Dhabi-Kuwait flight EY553 having already departed. Meanwhile, flight EY111 from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona was diverted to Madrid due to adverse weather conditions in Barcelona, the Jakarta-Abu Dhabi EY473 service was delayed for operational reasons, and the EY400 service to Bangkok was also delayed. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has reported delays on flights to Tashkent, Tbilisi, Baku, Thiruvananthapuram, Cairo, and Amman, with passengers on major routes urged to check flight status before departing.<\/p>
Emirates’ Dubai-Bahrain services EK837 and EK839, along with the Dubai-Kuwait service EK857, are scheduled to operate as planned. No new restrictions have been announced on UAE-to-UK services, and those flights are reportedly operating on schedule, though passengers are advised to check Emirates’ official channels. Flydubai said its flights to Kuwait and Bahrain are operating as scheduled but advised passengers travelling from Dubai to arrive at least four hours before departure and complete online check-in where possible.<\/p>
On the Sharjah-Kuwait route, Air Arabia services G9068 and G9124 have been cancelled, while G9121 has been rescheduled. The Sharjah-Bahrain service A9107 has been cancelled, G9101 has departed, and G9103 and G9105 have been rescheduled. Some morning flights at Dubai International Airport were also delayed, including Flydubai’s Tel Aviv service FZ1211 and Emirates’ Shanghai service EK304.<\/p>
Among other international carriers, Turkish Airlines has resumed services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, though services to Iran remain suspended. Qatar Airways continues daily flights to Dubai and has resumed services to Bahrain, Kuwait, and Erbil. Air India and Air India Express have restored their full network to the Gulf region, though services could still be affected by any airspace closures, while IndiGo operates select Middle East routes. Meanwhile, airlines including Air Canada, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, ITA Airways, Finnair, Philippine Airlines, AirBaltic, Korean Air, and Pegasus have suspended services to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah until various dates.<\/p>
Travelers are advised to check the latest flight status before departing even with a confirmed ticket, arrive at least three hours early (four hours for Flydubai), complete online check-in in advance, and allow extra time for traffic, security, and immigration. Passengers should also ensure their contact details are accurate with their airline and follow official announcements for last-minute changes.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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