Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE remain active. Passengers may still face delays, cancellations and schedule changes on some Gulf and international routes because airlines continue to monitor regional security conditions.
Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia and flydubai operate services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, but selected flights are affected.
Passengers are advised to check flight status before leaving for the airport, even if the flight was previously confirmed as scheduled.
Emirates flight updates
Emirates continues to operate flights from Dubai International Airport. Some services have been affected.
The Dubai-Bahrain EK837 service has been cancelled, while EK839 remains scheduled to operate. The Dubai-Kuwait EK857 service is also scheduled to operate.
Passengers should check information through Emirates’ official channels before travelling.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways continues to operate services between Abu Dhabi and several Gulf destinations.
The Abu Dhabi-Bahrain EY647 flight arrived late, while EY645 is scheduled to operate. The Abu Dhabi-Kuwait EY653 service is also scheduled to operate.
Travellers should confirm flight status before heading to Zayed International Airport.
Air Arabia
Air Arabia has reported cancellations affecting Gulf services.
Affected flights include G9068 and G9124 from Sharjah to Kuwait, G9107 from Sharjah to Bahrain and 3L020 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait. Passengers booked on flights should contact the airline for the latest information and rebooking options.
flydubai
flydubai reports delays on services, including flights from Dubai to Mombasa, Salzburg, Tel Aviv and Dubrovnik.
Passengers should check flight status before travelling to Dubai International Airport.
International airlines
Several international carriers continue to suspend or restrict flights to destinations across the Middle East. Some suspensions extend into October, while others run into 2027.
Airlines including Lufthansa Group carriers, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Wizz Air, Air Canada, KLM and Finnair have announced varying levels of disruption. Air France has resumed some services to Dubai and Riyadh while maintaining restrictions on selected destinations.
What should passengers do?
Travellers flying from the UAE should check the flight status before leaving home and again before heading to the airport.
Passengers should also allow time for check‑in, security and immigration. Complete online check‑in where available and keep contact details updated with the airline.
While UAE flight operations remain active, regional conditions can change quickly. Passengers should rely on airline and airport channels for the latest information and be prepared for last‑minute changes.