Anyone with travel plans to Dubai over the coming days should check flight status directly with their airline ahead of travel, and expect delays, suspension, and operational changes.
UAE-based carriers, including Emirates, Etihad, and flydubai, have grounded flights. Keep up to date with the latest on Middle East travel advisories here.
Which airlines are currently limiting services to Dubai?
Most international airlines are affected by Middle East airspace closures as of February 28, 2026.
Emirates: Emirates has grounded all flights from Dubai and is advising customers to monitor the situation closely. “We are actively monitoring the situation, engaging with relevant authorities and adjusting our operations in line with the latest developments,” it said in a statement. “Emirates adheres to all regulatory requirements and follows guidance issued by aviation authorities.” Customers are advised to contact the airline or the travel agent they booked with.
Etihad Airways: Etihad has said its flights are also affected by cancellations. “This remains a highly dynamic situation and further changes may occur at short notice,” it said in a statement. “Etihad continues to monitor developments closely in coordination with the relevant authorities. Safety is always our highest priority and we will only operate flights through approved airspace when it is safe to do so.” It advises customers to contact the airline or booking agent to rebook.
Flydubai: The Dubai carrier confirmed that a number of its flights had been affected on Saturday morning, stating it would continue to adjust its flight schedule accordingly. “This is a developing situation which we are monitoring closely, while adjusting our flight schedule accordingly,” a spokesperson confirmed. “The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority. We are in direct contact with passengers whose travel plans have been affected.”
Lufthansa: German carrier Lufthansa is suspending all flights to and from Dubai over Saturday, 28 February and Sunday, 1 March. It has also confirmed all services to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Oman would be suspending until at least 7 March.
Norwegian: Budget carrier Norwegian has canceled all flights until Wednesday. “We have decided to suspend flights to and from Dubai until at least Wednesday, March 4 and we will then assess if it’s possible to resume flights,” a spokesperson for the airline told AFP.
Air India: Air India said on Saturday it was suspending all flights to the Middle East, including Dubai. “In view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East, all Air India flights to all destinations in the Middle East have been suspended,” the airline said in a statement on X.
Qatar Airways: Qatar Airways has joined an increasing number of regional airlines in suspending flights due to airspace closures. “Once usual operations resume, we anticipate delays to our flight schedule. We have also deployed additional ground staff at Hamad International Airport and other key airports to assist affected passengers,” it said in a statement. “The safety of our passengers and crew is always our highest priority, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.”
What are foreign governments advising?
United States: The US State Department has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and eligible family members from the US embassy in Beirut, a precaution tied explicitly to rising Iran-related tensions. On February 27, the US embassy in Jerusalem also authorized the departure of non-emergency US government personnel and their families from Mission Israel due to what it described as safety risks. In a statement posted on X, the embassy said: “persons may wish to consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available.” According to reporting by The New York Times, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee emailed staff urging those wishing to depart to do so “today,” warning that the decision would likely result in high demand for airline seats. The move comes amid concerns that Iran could launch retaliatory strikes targeting Israel or US-linked sites in the region.
