UAE flight cancellations: Etihad, Air Arabia, Emirates and flydubai disrupted
Travellers flying out of the United Arab Emirates are likely to face disruption following the suspensions of multiple routes in the region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged all UAE nationals, residents and visitors to contact airlines directly for the latest updates on flight schedules.
Flights from Dubai International Airport, Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah International Airport have all been disrupted.
Important Notice from #UAEMoFA to UAE nationals, residents, and visitors regarding flight schedules. #Twajudi pic.twitter.com/OVwQfc1mnu
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) June 14, 2025
UAE flight cancellations: Dubai
(Credit: Emirates)
DXB-based airlines Emirates and flydubai have cancelled flights across the region following the closure of airspace.
Emirates has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Iraq, Iran, Jordan and Lebanon.
Until Sunday June 22, the DXB-based airline has suspended flights to Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon.
And until Monday June 30, Emirates has suspended flights to Basra and Baghdad in Iraq in addition to Tehran in Iran.
Emirates passengers with connecting flights through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon or with further flydubai connections to suspended destinations will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.
flydubai has confirmed that its flight schedule continues to be affected by the ongoing situation in the region.
A statement by the Dubai-based carrier said that the safety of passengers remains its highest priority.
The airline's services to Jordan and Lebanon will resume in the daytime from Tuesday June 17, but nighttime flights are still suspended.
A spokesperson said: 'Our flight schedule continues to be impacted by the ongoing situation in the region, resulting in flight cancellations, rerouting and delays due to congestion in air corridors.
'flydubai flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel and Syria remain suspended until Friday June 20.
'We are also closely monitoring the situation in Jordan and Lebanon, and flights to these destinations will resume as daytime operations from Tuesday June 17.
'We have reinstated flights across our network where conditions permit and we continue to monitor and review our operations as the situation evolves.
'We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our passengers and appreciate their understanding during this time. The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority.'
(Credit: DXB)
On Friday June 13, the latest statement issued by Dubai Airports confirmed that flight operations were cancelled or delayed from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The spokesperson said: 'Dubai Airports confirms that some flights at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) were cancelled or delayed due to the closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria in the early hours of 13 June.
'Dubai Airports is working with airlines and service partners to minimise inconvenience to our guests.'
UAE flight cancellations: Abu Dhabi
Credit: Zayed International Airport
On Sunday June 15, Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi warned of flight disruptions extending to Monday June 16.
On X, formerly Twitter, the airport explained that there will be disruptions at AUH due to ongoing airspace closures.
Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for the latest travel information before heading to the airport.
⚠️Update:
Due to ongoing airspace closures, flight disruptions at AUH-including delays & cancellations-are expected to continue on Sunday, 15 and Monday, 16 June.
Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest travel information before heading to the airport.
— Zayed International Airport (@AUH) June 15, 2025
Etihad has warned that several services face disruption due to airspace closures.
In a travel update on its website, the airline has said that it is closely monitoring the situation.
A statement said: 'Flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV) have been cancelled until 22 June.
Etihad continues to experience disruption to several services due to airspace closures and the ongoing regional situation.
Additionally, Etihad continues to re-route several flights in response to restricted airspace in parts of the Middle East. Etihad is closely monitoring airspace and security updates in coordination with the relevant authorities.
This remains a developing situation, and some disruption and delays may be expected in the coming days.'
(Credit: Air Arabia)
Air Arabia, which flies from Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi, has temporarily suspended all flights to five countries.
In its latest flight update on Sunday June 15, the airline said other flights are experiencing delays or rerouting as a result. The suspended routes are as follows:
Iran: Until and including Monday June 30 2025
Until and including Monday June 30 2025 Iraq: Until and including Monday June 30 2025
Until and including Monday June 30 2025 Jordan: Until and including Monday June 16 2025
Until and including Monday June 16 2025 Lebanon: Until and including Monday June 16 2025
Until and including Monday June 16 2025 Russia: Until and including Monday June 16 2025
Air Arabia passengers connecting through Abu Dhabi with final destinations in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon or Russia will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further updates are given.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has not officially confirmed any cancellations as of Monday June 16.
UAE flight cancellations: Sharjah
Sharjah International Airport (Credit: WAM)
Sharjah International Airport has urged all passengers to regularly check for flight updates following cancellations and delays.
The latest statement from the airport, issued on Friday June 13, encouraged travellers to contact their airlines directly to confirm the status of their flight.
The statement said: 'Sharjah Airport advises all passengers to regularly check their flight updates, as several cancellations and delays have been reported today due to airspace closures in certain regions.
'Sharjah Airport reassures passengers that it is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with relevant authorities and is implementing all necessary operational measures to maintain the highest standards of safety and service.'
Air Arabia passengers connecting through Sharjah with final destinations in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon or Russia will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further updates are given.
This article was last updated on Monday June 16 at 11.58am
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