Information on Flight Statuses to the Middle East as of March 23, 2026
YasyaThe situation in the Middle East remains complex, so airlines regularly publish information summaries and messages for passengers. We collect up-to-date news so you can quickly orient yourself and better understand how to act. The material is being updated.
If you need to return from the Middle East to the Far East, we have compiled instructions for you.
Country | IATA Code | Airport Name | Operational Status as of March 11, 2026 | Specific Restrictions and Context |
UAE | DXB | Partial resumption of operations (since March 7) | After a complete paralysis from March 1 to 4 (over 3000 cancellations), the airport switched to a strict limitation mode. A "zero tolerance" policy has been introduced: passengers without direct flight confirmation are not allowed into the terminals. Minor damage to one of the concourses and slight injuries to four employees were reported as a result of an incident on February 28. | |
UAE | DWC | Al Maktoum | Limited operation | Is in a state of preventive closure with limited operations for receiving redirected aircraft. |
UAE | AUH | Partially open | The airport was attacked by drones on March 1-2, leading to a complete suspension of operations. Currently, strictly limited flights are being operated. | |
UAE | SHJ | Extremely limited | Serves a minimal number of flights, mainly by Air Arabia. | |
Qatar | DOH | Closed for commercial operations | The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) has not granted permission to resume regular flights. The airport exclusively serves special repatriation flights and plans to resume Qatar Cargo freight operations from March 11 (subject to approval). | |
Iran | IKA | Imam Khomeini (Tehran) | Effectively closed | The main international gateway is closed to civilian traffic. Western airlines have extended the suspension of flights to IKA until the end of the winter schedule (March 28 for Lufthansa, March 31 for Austrian). |
Iran | THR | Mehrabad (Tehran) | Infrastructure damage | The airport was subjected to direct missile strikes on March 7, 2026. Reports indicate 16 military aircraft were destroyed, and extensive fires were recorded. |
Israel | TLV | Ben Gurion (Tel Aviv) | Limited operation | Since March 5, the airport has been accepting a limited number of inbound flights, primarily from national carriers (El Al, Israir, Arkia, Air Haifa). International Western companies have suspended flights. |
Jordan | AMM | Open (with critical disruptions) | Night flight restrictions were lifted on March 3, but the airport is suffering from a chain reaction of delays across the region. Dozens of daily cancellations are observed (up to 36 cancellations and 53 delays per day), leading to an accumulation of transit passengers. | |
Oman | MCT | Overloaded (reserve hub) | The airport has become the main southern bypass route. To prevent collapse, a NOTAM has been introduced, allowing only regular flights. Receiving business aviation aircraft and planes diverted to alternate airfields requires prior approval. | |
Bahrain | BAH | Completely closed | The Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs confirmed a drone attack that caused material damage to the airport's infrastructure. All commercial operations have been suspended. | |
Kuwait | KWI | Limited open | The Kuwait Civil Aviation Department reported a drone attack on Terminal 1, which caused minor injuries and localized damage. Airport operations are strictly limited. | |
Lebanon | BEY | Rafic Hariri (Beirut) | Closed | Flights to Beirut have been suspended by the vast majority of global air carriers. |
Saudi Arabia | RUH, JED, DMM | Functioning stably | The Kingdom's airports continue to serve flights, acting as reliable transit hubs, however, route adjustments are observed to bypass conflict zones. |
Emirates
Last updated: March 18, 2026, 15:00 Dubai (GMT+4)
Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating flights on a reduced schedule.
You can view the current flight schedule for information on upcoming flights.
Qatar Airways
Last updated: March 19, 2026, 00:00 GMT+3
Qatar Airways will operate a limited number of flights until March 28, 2026. The schedule has been adjusted to provide greater flexibility for passengers wishing to travel. To view the schedule, click here.
Please note: flight schedules may be changed or cancelled due to operational, regulatory, security, or other circumstances beyond our control.
Passengers are requested not to arrive at the departure airport without a valid confirmed flight ticket.
Gulf Air
Last updated: March 19, 2026
Due to the closure of airspace in Bahrain, regular Gulf Air flights to and from Bahrain International Airport are temporarily suspended. The airline is currently operating temporary commercial flights to and from Bahrain via King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
Regular flights will resume once the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authorities confirm the safe reopening of airspace.
1. Passengers can now book flights to Paris on Kupi.com, Manila, Cairo, Casablanca, Chennai, Frankfurt, Nairobi, London, Mumbai, and Bangkok via Dammam for travel until March 28, 2026.
2. Transportation between Bahrain and Dammam will be arranged for passengers with confirmed tickets.
3. Gulf Air will assist with transit visa arrangements for Saudi Arabia for passengers traveling to and from Bahrain by ground transport organized by Gulf Air.
4. Passengers traveling to Saudi Arabia as their final destination must have a valid entry visa arranged independently.
Virgin Atlantic
Last updated: March 11, 2026
Following the departure of flight VS401 on Saturday, March 7, flights to Dubai have been suspended until the end of the 2025 winter season (March 28). We are continuously assessing the situation with flights to Riyadh, and our flights currently remain suspended for the initial period until March 25.
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Last updated: March 13, 2026, 00:23
Saudia aims to keep its passengers informed about current changes in the airline's operations. A special page is available for passengers to check the status of their flights.
China Southern Airlines
Last updated: March 7, 2026
China Southern Airlines will resume selected flights Guangzhou – Dubai and Shenzhen – Dubai from March 8 to March 11, 2026.
Passengers are advised to check the latest flight information on the official China Southern Airlines website/app before departure. Information, including flight schedules, departure times, aircraft types, and ticket prices, will be provided in real-time based on query results.
S7
Last updated: March 10, 2026, 21:00
All flights to/from the UAE are cancelled for the period from March 12 to March 31, 2026. Flights will resume once the situation in the region stabilizes.
Air Astana
Last updated: March 10, 2026, 15:11
Flights to Dubai suspended until end of March.
Due to the tense situation in the Middle East, Air Astana is suspending regular flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai from March 11 to March 31 inclusive.
Passengers on cancelled flights are offered a full refund without penalties or free rebooking for flights operating between April 1 and May 31 inclusive.
The airline continues to closely monitor developments in the Middle East.
ET Ethiopian
Last updated: March 19, 2026
Due to airspace closures in several Middle Eastern countries, Ethiopian Airlines has cancelled its flights to and from Amman, Beirut, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dammam until further notice. Information on flights to Tel Aviv can be found here.
Oman Air
Last updated: March 16, 2026, 10:49, Muscat
Oman Air flights continue to operate as usual, with additional flights added across the network. However, due to ongoing regional airspace closures, some routes remain temporarily at risk. As a result, flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS) are cancelled until March 31, 2026.
Utair
Last updated: March 5, 2026
Utair has commenced a program to return its passengers from the United Arab Emirates. The first flight on the Dubai (Al Maktoum Airport) – Moscow (Vnukovo Airport) route was successfully operated on March 4. The airline plans to operate daily flights from the UAE to ensure the prompt transportation of all passengers.
Wide-body long-haul Boeing 767 aircraft are being used for these flights. The technical characteristics of these aircraft allow passengers to be transported to Moscow without intermediate stops, which is especially important when using extended alternative routes.
In the near future, Utair will transport all passengers from the UAE to other cities in its route network via direct flights or with a transfer in Moscow. The airline will inform passengers about flights additionally.
Due to the temporary closure of UAE airspace, the airline is forced to cancel flights to/from Dubai until restrictions are lifted.
A list of passengers will be compiled, starting from 28.02.2026.
Aeroflot
Last updated: March 13, 2026
All flights from March 12 to 31 to/from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Tehran are cancelled until the situation in the region normalizes
From March 3 to 11, the airline operated a total of 24 flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, transporting almost 10 thousand passengers.
Japan Airlines
Last updated: March 16, 2026 3:00
The operation of flights JL59/50 (Tokyo (Haneda) – Doha) will remain suspended until it is confirmed that sufficient safety measures are in place given the current situation in the Middle East. Cancelled flights:
JL059 Tokyo (Haneda) – Doha from February 28 to March 31
JL050 Doha – Tokyo (Haneda) from March 1 to April 1
Pobeda
Last updated: March 6, 2026 10:40
Due to restrictions on the use of airspace in the UAE and neighboring countries, and as part of preparing for repatriation flights, "Pobeda" is forced to adjust its flight schedule.
Flights to/from the UAE from March 9 to March 29, 2026, are cancelled. The airline recommends using irregular flights for repatriation from the UAE on March 7 and March 8, 2026.
Belavia
Last updated: March 18, 2026
The operation of regular flights to/from Dubai is temporarily suspended until 19.04.2026 due to the withdrawal of slots and permits by Dubai aviation authorities.
Flydubai
Last updated: March 19, 2026, 14:01 Dubai (GMT+4)
The airline has resumed its operations on a reduced schedule.
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport without receiving confirmation of flight operation, rebooking, or check-in time change.
Air Arabia and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Last updated: March 21, 2026
The airline has resumed operating a limited number of flights to and from the UAE.
Starting March 21 and for the next few days, adverse weather conditions are forecast in the UAE. This may affect airport operations in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Please allow extra time for your journey. Check your flight status before traveling to the airport. Do not go to the airport if you do not have a confirmed booking.
Etihad Airways
Last updated: March 18, 2026
Etihad Airways is operating commercial flights on a limited schedule between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations.
Passengers and members of the public should not come to the airport unless contacted directly by Etihad or if they have a confirmed booking on one of these new flights.
SunExpress
Last updated: March 13, 2026
Due to the current situation in the Middle East, all flights to and from Dubai (DXB) and Bahrain (BAH) are cancelled until March 23, 2026 (inclusive).
Azerbaijan Hava Yollary/AZAL
Last updated: March 10, 2026, 9:00
Due to airspace restrictions imposed because of recent events in the Middle East, Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, and Tel Aviv.
AZAL will resume direct flights from Baku to Nakhchivan from March 9, 2026. From March 10, 2026, flights to Nakhchivan will continue to operate as scheduled. A flight schedule has been compiled.
Due to events in the Middle East region, another evacuation flight has been organized from Muscat (Sultanate of Oman) to Baku to return Azerbaijani citizens located in the region, including in the United Arab Emirates.
