Travellers flying from the UAE are facing continued disruption, with several airlines cancelling or suspending services as regional security tensions put pressure on Gulf aviation.

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai continue to operate selected regional flights, but cancellations and delays are affecting some routes. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is also reporting delays.

The latest disruption follows the UAE’s announcement that its air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Tuesday. The Ministry of Defence said assessments indicated the missiles were targeting maritime navigation.

Airlines are continuing to review their schedules, so passengers should check their flight status before travelling to the airport.

Latest flight status:

Emirates

Dubai-Bahrain services currently include:

• EK835: Cancelled
• EK837: Cancelled
• EK839: Scheduled
• Etihad Airways
• Selected Abu Dhabi-Bahrain and Abu Dhabi-Kuwait services are operating.
• EY643/EY644: Abu Dhabi-Bahrain — scheduled
• EY641/EY642, EY645/EY646 and EY647/EY648: Cancelled until August 21
• EY653/EY654: Abu Dhabi-Kuwait/Kuwait-Abu Dhabi — scheduled

flydubai

Flights to Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are operating as scheduled, according to the latest update.

Air Arabia

Several services between the UAE and Bahrain and Kuwait have been cancelled.

International airlines: Dubai flight suspensions

Several international carriers have also suspended Dubai services for extended periods.

• Aegean Airlines: Dubai flights suspended until October 7.
• Air Canada: Dubai flights cancelled until mid-January 2027.
• Air France: Dubai flights suspended through August 25, with departures from Dubai suspended through August 26.
• British Airways: Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman services paused until October 25.
• Cathay Pacific: Dubai flights cancelled through October 25.
• KLM: Flights to and from Dubai suspended through October 24.
• Korean Air: Incheon-Dubai services suspended until further notice.
• Lufthansa and SWISS: Dubai flights suspended until at least September 10.
• Philippine Airlines: Dubai services suspended through October 2.
• Singapore Airlines: SQ494 and SQ495 between Singapore and Dubai cancelled through October 24.
• Virgin Atlantic: Seasonal London-Dubai flights will not return until 2027 at the earliest.
• Wizz Air: Dubai services remain suspended, with flights currently not listed until late October.

What travellers should do

If you are flying from the UAE, airlines are advising passengers to:

• Check flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Arrive at least three hours before departure, or earlier if instructed by the airline.
• Allow at least four hours when flying flydubai from Dubai.
• Leave extra time for traffic, check-in, security and immigration.
• Complete online check-in where available.
• Keep your contact details updated to receive airline notifications.
• Be prepared for last-minute cancellations, delays or schedule changes.
• Check official airline and airport advisories before travelling.

Travellers must note that flight schedules remain fluid. A flight showing as scheduled can still be changed or cancelled, so passengers should check directly with their airline shortly before travelling.