Flight operations in Dubai remain disrupted as the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict forces airlines to cancel, reroute or limit services. Authorities have urged passengers to travel only with confirmed departures while several carriers operate restricted flights through designated safe air corridors.
Flight delays and cancellations are escalating across the Middle East as regional tensions intensify. Major aviation hubs including Dubai, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain have witnessed widespread disruptions since the start of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and forcing airlines to suspend or reroute services.
Amid the escalating situation in the Middle East, major airlines including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad have issued travel advisories, with some suspending select flights and adjusting schedules due to airspace closures across parts of the region.
Dubai Airport updates
Dubai Airport in its latest update said that major flights will remain suspended and urged people not to come to the airport unless there is no official confirmation and the time of departure.
⚠️ Most flights remain suspended. Please do not come to the airport unless your airline has confirmed your departure time. Guests without a confirmed flight may not be able to access the terminals.
Please contact your airline directly for the latest updates on your flight.
— DXB (@DXB) March 4, 2026
Emirates and Etihad Airways are operating a limited number of flights from Dubai to Abu Dhabi through UAE safe air corridors, while Qatar Airways from Doha remain completely halted.
Air France has suspended flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 6, and services to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until March 8, according to an update posted on the airline’s website on Wednesday.
Limited flights to operate
Limited flights have resumed at Dubai (DXB, DWC), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Sharjah (SHJ), and Ras Al Khaimah (RKT). Passengers should only travel with a confirmed departure, as schedules remain subject to change.
Kenya Airways said it will operate special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai after receiving slot approvals from Dubai Airport authorities.
Emirates experiencing high traffic
Emirates said its customer care teams are currently experiencing exceptionally high volumes due to ongoing flight disruptions across the region.
Due to ongoing flight disruptions, our Customer Care teams are experiencing exceptionally high volumes. We’re working to resolve all enquiries as quickly as possible. Rest assured, all cancelled flights will be rebooked or refunded as soon as possible, based on your preference.… pic.twitter.com/aneBkGue9y
— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 4, 2026
“Due to ongoing flight disruptions, our Customer Care teams are experiencing exceptionally high volumes. We’re working to resolve all enquiries as quickly as possible. Rest assured, all cancelled flights will be rebooked or refunded as soon as possible, based on your preference,” the airline said.
“We wish to inform our customers that we will operate repatriation flights Nairobi–Dubai on 04 March 2026, and Dubai–Nairobi on 05 March 2026, following slots approval by Dubai Airport Management. This follows guidance from UAE authorities on the resumption of limited operations at Dubai Airport from 02 March 2026, with a small number of flights permitted to operate from Dubai International Airport (DXB) strictly for repatriation purposes,” the airline said.
Flight prices surge
Airfares have surged sharply, with a one-way economy ticket on Singapore Airlines from Heathrow to Singapore on March 5 priced at HK$66,767 ($8,540), marking nearly a 900 per cent jump compared with fares listed for later dates this month.
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