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Time Out Dubai
5 days ago
- Time Out Dubai
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 — 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
Gulf Business
14-06-2025
- Gulf Business
Iran, Iraq airspace closure: DXB, Sharjah airport issue statement
Image credit: Dubai Airports Some flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have been cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria. UPDATE ⚠️ Some flights at — DXB (@DXB) 'We're working to manage the disruption and support affected guests,' DXB said in a statement posted on its official X account. Read- Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and rebooking options before heading to the airport, and to allow extra time for arrival. DXB added that field teams are on-site to assist and thanked travelers for their patience and understanding. Sharjah Airport has also urged passengers to regularly monitor their flight status, as several cancellations and delays have been reported due to the airspace closures in the region. Sharjah Airport reassured travelers 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. According to Flightradar24 data, airlines cleared out of the airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan on Friday after Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran. Carriers have diverted or cancelled flights to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Israel stated on Friday that it had targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories, and military commanders at the start of what it described as a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport was closed until further notice, and Israel's air defense forces remain on high alert for potential retaliatory strikes from Iran. Israeli flag carrier El Al Airlines announced it had suspended flights to and from Israel and was relocating some aircraft out of the country. Israir Airlines also stated it was evacuating planes from Tel Aviv and anticipated the airport would remain closed through the weekend. Many global airlines had already suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv after a missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels landed near the airport on May 4. (With inputs from Reuters)
Gulf Today
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Gulf Today
UAE airlines cancel Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria flights after Israel strikes Iran
UAE airlines have suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Iran and Israel after Tel Aviv launched a wave of attacks on Iran targeting nuclear and military sites. The United Arab Emirates capital's international airport warned of flight disruptions on Friday after Israel's wave of attacks on Iran. "Flight disruptions are expected through today at Zayed International Airport. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest status of their flights before travelling to the airport," the Abu Dhabi airport said in a statement on X. Emirates airline said flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran had been cancelled, after Israel launched strikes on Iran on Friday, sparking concerns of a wider escalation. Several flights scheduled for Friday and one Tehran flight on Saturday were listed as cancelled on the airline's website, with the Dubai international airport also reporting that "some flights at @DXB and DWC - Al Maktoum International have been cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria" in a statement on X. UAE airlines cancel Amman, Beirut, Damascus flights after Israel strikes Iran Earlier Friday, Jordan and Iraq, which both lie between Israel and Iran, announced they had closed their airspace and grounded all flights after Israel's strikes. Jordan's military said it intercepted drones and missiles that had violated the kingdom's airspace, after Iran vowed there would be "no limits" in its response to Israeli attacks. Israel pounded Iran with a wave of strikes against military and nuclear industry targets, that killed the armed forces' chief of staff, the Revolutionary Guards chief and top nuclear scientists. The Israeli military said Iran had launched about 100 drones in retaliation, which it was seeking to shoot down.
What's On
13-06-2025
- What's On
Some Dubai flights delayed or cancelled due to regional airspace closures
Dubai Airports has confirmed that some flights from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) have been delayed or cancelled following the temporary closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria in the early hours of Thursday, June 13. While the situation is being monitored closely, passengers are being advised to allow extra time when travelling to the airport and to check directly with their airline for the latest flight updates and rebooking options. Dubai Airports has assured travellers that it is working with airlines and service partners to minimise disruption, with guest ambassador teams on the ground to assist. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available. Earlier this week, it was announced that parking fees at Dubai International Airport (DXB) would be reduced over the summer. Starting from June 10 to 30, 2025, you can nab yourself a discount on parking spots at Terminal 1 Car Park B, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. New parking rates at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are as follows: 3 days: Dhs100 7 days: Dhs200 14 days: Dhs300 Read more about this here. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gulf airlines cancel flights after Israel strikes Iran
Gulf airlines cancel flights after Israel strikes Iran Airlines in the Gulf have cancelled flights to many Middle East destinations as some governments closed their airspace following Israeli strikes on Iran. Emirates, the Middle East's largest airline, said it had cancelled flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran after Israel launched the strikes. Several flights scheduled for Friday and one Tehran flight on Saturday were listed as cancelled on the airline's website. Qatar Airways, the country's national carrier and one of the Middle East's largest, said it had "temporarily cancelled flights to Iran and Iraq due to (the) current situation in the region". UAE airports have warned of disruption, with Dubai posting on X that "some flights at @DXB and DWC - Al Maktoum International have been cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria". Abu Dhabi airport warned "flight disruptions are expected through today (Friday)" as a result of the Israeli strikes. Earlier Friday, Jordan and Iraq, which both lie between Israel and Iran, announced they had closed their airspace and grounded all flights after Israel's strikes. Jordan's military said it intercepted drones and missiles that had violated the kingdom's airspace, after Iran vowed there would be "no limits" in its response to Israeli attacks. Israel pounded Iran with a wave of strikes against military and nuclear industry targets, that killed the armed forces' chief of staff, the Revolutionary Guards chief and top nuclear scientists. The Israeli military said Iran had launched about 100 drones in retaliation, which it was seeking to shoot down.
