Travellers flying between the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain are being urged to check their flight status before heading to the airport, as several airlines have cancelled or disrupted services due to the evolving regional security situation.

Airlines including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia have confirmed cancellations on selected routes from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with some passengers being rebooked on alternative flights.

Here’s a breakdown of the affected services:

Emirates

Emirates has cancelled several flights between Dubai and Kuwait as well as Dubai and Bahrain.

Dubai – Kuwait

• EK853
• EK855
• EK857
• EK859

Kuwait – Dubai

• EK854
• EK856
• EK858
• EK860

Additional cancellations for July 23:

Dubai to Kuwait

• EK853
• EK855
• EK871
• EK857
• EK859

Kuwait to Dubai

• EK854
• EK856
• EK872
• EK858
• EK860

Dubai – Bahrain

• EK835
• EK837
• EK839

Bahrain – Dubai

• EK836
• EK838
• EK840

Additional cancellations for July 23:

Dubai to Bahrain

• EK833
• EK835
• EK837
• EK839

Bahrain to Dubai

• EK834
• EK836
• EK838
• EK840

Emirates is encouraging passengers to use online check-in, digital services and baggage drop facilities wherever possible.

Etihad Airways

Etihad has also suspended selected flights between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait and Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.

Abu Dhabi – Kuwait

• EY653
• EY654

(Cancelled until July 24)

Abu Dhabi – Bahrain

• EY647
• EY648

(Cancelled on July 23)

The airline says affected passengers are being contacted directly with alternative travel options.

flydubai

flydubai has cancelled several services between Dubai and Bahrain.

Dubai – Bahrain

• FZ021
• FZ023
• FZ027

Bahrain – Dubai

• FZ022
• FZ024
• FZ028

Flights between Dubai and Kuwait are currently scheduled to operate, although passengers are advised to check for updates before travelling.

Air Arabia

Air Arabia has reported cancellations and delays on selected services between the UAE and Kuwait and Bahrain.

Affected routes include:

• Abu Dhabi – Kuwait
• Sharjah – Kuwait
• Abu Dhabi – Bahrain
• Sharjah – Bahrain

Passengers are advised to check their flight status, as some flights have been cancelled while others remain subject to delays.

Before You Travel

If you’re flying over the next few days, airlines recommend taking the following precautions:

• Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Arrive at least three hours before departure.
• Be at your boarding gate 60 minutes before take-off.
• Allow extra time for traffic, security and immigration procedures.
• Use online check-in and baggage drop services where available.

Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport can also use the Dubai Metro for direct access to Emirates Terminal 3.