UPDATE: Flights cancelled to the UAE
As conflict between Israel, the US and Iran escalates, flight suspensions continue and more cancellations are expected.
Israel closed its airspace to both inbound and outbound flights in the early hours of Sunday morning. Iran declared its airspace closed and Iraq suspended civilian operations at all its airports last week.
Etihad Airways
The UAE's national carrier has cancelled services to and from Tel Aviv until and including July 15, as Israel places its air defence systems on high alert.
“Etihad continues to experience disruption to several services due to airspace closures and the ongoing regional situation,” an Etihad representative told The National in a statement.
The Abu Dhabi airline also urged travellers to check the latest flight status at etihad.com.
“This remains a highly dynamic situation, and further changes or disruption, including sudden airspace closures or operational impact, may occur at short notice. Etihad continues to monitor developments closely in co-ordination with the relevant authorities and is taking all necessary precautions,” it said on its website.
Emirates
All Emirates flights to Tehran in Iran and Baghdad and Basra in Iraq have been suspended until and including June 30.
Customers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq and Iran as well as customers with onward flydubai connections will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice, Emirates said.
The airline also urged customers departing from or arriving at Dubai International Airport to check their flight status on emirates.com for the latest information.
On Sunday, The National spoke to a representative for Emirates, who said that while they are monitoring the news, no new flight cancellations have been confirmed. They advised checking email and notifications for updates on flights already booked, and checking the airline's website and social media for the latest updates.
Flydubai
Flydubai said in a statement to The National: “Flydubai flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria and St Petersburg remain suspended until June 30.” Passengers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in any of those countries or airports will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.
“We continue to monitor the situation closely and amend our schedule as needed. We have reinstated flights across our network where conditions permit, though some delays may be expected due to ongoing airspace restrictions. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to our passengers and appreciate their understanding during this time,” flydubai said.
Wizz Air
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has suspended all flights to and from Ben Gurion Airport until further notice.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi flights to and from Amman and Beirut have also been suspended until June 30.
“Due to the evolving situation in the region and the closure of multiple airspaces, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, similar to other airlines, has had to cancel several flights today that were scheduled to overfly the affected areas and could not be rerouted,” the airline said in a statement to The National. “Impacted passengers have been directly notified via email or text message and provided with options for rebooking or a full refund.”
Meanwhile, Wizz Air flights from Europe to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman remain suspended until September 15.
The carrier said it will offer free rebooking, or a full refund in Wizz credits or in the original form of payment, to customers affected by cancellations.
Air Arabia
Sharjah's Air Arabia has suspended all flights to and from Jordan until June 26.
Air Arabia flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Russia, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan are also suspended until June 30.
Passengers connecting through Sharjah or Abu Dhabi with final destinations in any of the above countries will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice, the airline said.
Regional flights
Qatar Airways
The airline has temporarily halted flights to Iran and Iraq as well as to Syria's Damascus International Airport (DAM), without announcing a resumption date yet.
The affected airports in Iran include:
- Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA)
- Mashhad International Airport (MHD)
- Shiraz International Airport (SYZ)
The affected airports in Iraq include:
- Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
- Erbil International Airport (EBL)
- Basra International Airport (BSR)
- Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU)
- Najaf International Airport (NJF)
Oman Air
The Oman Air website lists all flights to and from Amman as cancelled until June 24.
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways has announced a temporary suspension of flights to and from Amman, Beirut and Dubai until June 30.
Gulf Air
The Bahrain national carrier's website states flights to and from Amman, as well as Baghdad and Najaf in Iraq stand cancelled until June 27.
Syrian Airlines
Syrian Airlines announced on Monday that all flights into the country will be operated via Aleppo International Airport, and passenger transportation will be provided by special buses to Damascus International Airport.
“Syrian Airlines is operating an additional flight to Dubai on Sunday evening and an additional flight to Sharjah on Monday evening, in an effort to repatriate as many passengers as possible whose flights had been previously cancelled,” the airline posted on its website over the weekend.
Egypt Air
Egypt Air cancelled flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad and Erbil on June 15 until further notice, citing safety concerns amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran.
Royal Jordanian
Due to airspace closure, all passengers transiting through the UAE to Iran, Israel, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon are not allowed to board until further notice, the airline posted on its website.
The airline is also offering a full refund without penalties to all passengers booked until July 15.
International airlines
In Asia
Singapore Airlines
The carrier has cancelled flights between Singapore and Dubai, with no update as to their resumption. “As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights between Singapore and Dubai may be affected,” the airline said on its website.
In North America
Delta Air Lines
The US carrier said travel to, from or through Tel Aviv “might be impacted” until August 31.
United Airlines
United Airlines has suspended flights to Dubai until June 25 and to Tel Aviv until August 1.
American Airlines
The carrier has temporarily suspended flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Doha, Qatar, until June 22.
Air Canada
Canada's flag carrier has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv until September 8. It has also suspended its daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai until and including July 3.
In Europe
British Airways
Flights departing from London Heathrow on June 22 to Dubai and Doha, as well as their subsequent return flights, have been suspended. The team continue to monitor the developing situation.
In a statement to The National, a representative from British Airways said: “As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority. We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation.
“We are offering a flexible booking policy for those customers who are booked on to services to Dubai and Doha and wish to change their dates of travel. Those due to travel between now and June 24 can rebook on to a later flight up to and including July 6 free of charge, by contacting us by phone.”
Air France
Air France has suspended services to and from Tel Aviv until further notice.
KLM
Dutch carrier KLM has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv until at least July 1.
Ryanair
The Irish low-cost carrier, which cancelled flights to Tel Aviv in May, has extended the suspension until August 31 and cancelled flights to Amman until July 11.
Aegean Airlines
Greece's Aegean Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 12.
airBaltic
The Latvia airline announced all flights to and from the Israeli city are cancelled until June 23.
EL AL Israel Airlines
Although airspace has now closed, the airline had previously suspended commercial flights to and from Israel.
Swiss Air Lines
All flights to Tel Aviv through October 25 and to Beirut until July 31 have been halted.
Austrian Airlines
Flights to Tel Aviv have been cancelled until July 31.
Brussels Airlines
Flights to Tel Aviv have been cancelled until July 31.
Aeroflot
The Russian airline has cancelled flights between Moscow and Tehran.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa suspended Tel Aviv and Tehran services until and including July 31.
Flights to Amman and Erbil are cancelled until and including July 11; and flights to Beirut until and including June 30.
Tarom
The Romanian flag carrier has suspended all commercial flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman.
