Flydubai has announced the resumption of scheduled flights to several destinations on Thursday, March 5, though some services may still face disruptions where airspace restrictions remain in place.

In a statement on its official website, the Dubai-based carrier said certain flight durations may be longer than usual due to the temporary rerouting of some flight paths.

Passengers can book flights through the airline’s official website, contact centre, or travel agents, the airline said, adding that it continues to monitor the situation closely and adjust operations in line with airspace availability and safety requirements.

UAE Airports Operating Limited Flights

Major UAE airports,  including Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Zayed International Airport (AUH), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT), have also announced limited flight operations.

Authorities have advised passengers to travel to the airport only if they have a confirmed departure, as schedules remain subject to change.

Airports across the UAE are operating under defined schedules in coordination with airlines, with the safety of passengers and staff being the top priority. Sharjah Airport is also issuing SMS, email and social media alerts to keep travellers updated on flight changes.

Traveller Guidance

Passengers are advised to:

• Confirm departure times and terminal details with their airline
• Monitor airline apps, websites and official airport channels
• Follow official updates before heading to the airport

Airline updates

Etihad Airways

Flight suspension:
All scheduled passenger flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until 6am UAE time on Friday, March 6.

Limited repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights are operating on March 4–5, subject to safety approvals.

Passenger guidance:

• Travel only if you have a confirmed booking within the last 24 hours
• Check etihad.com for updates before heading to the airport
• Ensure booking contact details are updated

Rebooking and refunds:

• Tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026 with travel up to March 10 may be rebooked free of charge until March 31.
• Refund requests can be submitted via the Etihad refund form online or through travel agents
• The airline warned that call volumes are high, recommending online requests

Emirates

Flight suspension:
All scheduled flights to and from Dubai remain suspended until 11:59pm UAE time on Saturday, March 7.

Limited services are operating, prioritising passengers with earlier confirmed bookings.

Passenger guidance:

• Travel only if notified directly by Emirates or if holding a confirmed booking
• Check emirates.com and email notifications for updates
• Dubai city check-in points are temporarily closed

Rebooking and refunds:

• Passengers can rebook on alternate flights for travel on or before March 27
• Refunds are available for flights booked on or before March 12
• Bookings made via travel agents must be handled through the respective agent

Air Arabia

Flight suspension:
Flights to and from the UAE are suspended until 3pm UAE time on Monday, March 9.

Limited services may operate, subject to operational and safety approvals.

Passenger guidance:

• Travel only if contacted directly regarding an operating flight
• Check flight status regularly via the Air Arabia website
• Keep contact details updated via Manage Booking

Rebooking and refunds:
Affected passengers can choose from:

• One free date change within 15 days
• Full credit voucher
• Full refund to the original payment method

Passengers who booked through travel agents must manage changes through their agent, while direct bookings can be modified via the airline’s website or app.