Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Tens of thousands of passengers have been stranded over the past three days as Israel and the US launched missile attacks on Iran and Tehran retaliated with airstrikes in several Middle Eastern countries. The conflict, considered one of the worst in years, has led to the closure of key airports and airspace.
Dubai International Airport, Kuwait’s main airport and Abu Dhabi Airport were among the major air hubs closed on Saturday after several countries closed their airspace.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, halted all traffic to and from Dubai until 3pm local time on Monday and warned of service disruptions until Thursday. Etihad Airways extended the cancellation until 2pm on Monday, while Qatar Airways said flights to and from Doha were suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.
In India, Air India and IndiGo have announced that they will not operate flights to and from the Middle East in view of the war in Iran and subsequent airport closures. Air India also announced that specific flights to and from Europe remained canceled on March 2. IndiGo has extended flight cancellations till Tuesday.
Outages spread across Asia and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. canceled some flights to the Middle East until March 5.
The United Arab Emirates Civil Aviation Authority said it tended to more than 20,000 affected passengers to catch up with the disruption. Tens of thousands of people are stranded in the region, which acts as a global superconnector connecting two points on the planet with a single stop.
Airports that remained closed due to Iran war include — Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Heathrow Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Gatwick Airport, Hamad International Airport, Erbil Airport.
Watch this space for LIVE updates on flight status due to the Middle East conflict.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi flight status LIVE: Which airlines were affected?
Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Emirates, ITA Airways, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Russian Airlines, Lufthansa, Kuwait Airways, KLM, Sri Lankan Airlines are among the airlines that have been affected.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Which airports are closed?
Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Heathrow Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Gatwick Airport, Hamad International Airport, Erbil Airport are among the airports that have been closed.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: What IndiGo Said?
“Due to the prevailing situation, the temporary suspension of selected international flights that use Middle East airspace has been extended till March 2, 2026, 2359 hours IST. Please refer to the list of canceled flights on our website. This extension is a precautionary measure to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of safety for our customers and crew,” IndiGo said in a notice.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Full List of Affected Indian Airports
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL), Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL), Calicut International Airport, Kolkata Airport, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport, Delhi Airport, Lucknow Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, Chennai International Airport, Ja Mangalpur International Airport, Ja Mangalpur International Airport, Pune
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: How many flights are canceled from Kerala today?
Flight operations to the Gulf countries from Kerala were affected for the third day in a row on Monday following the conflict in West Asia, with authorities saying disruptions could continue for several more days.
The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) on its official website listed about 45 departures from Kochi as canceled for Monday.
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Key things
- The conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant travel disruption affecting thousands of passengers.
- Major airlines have suspended operations, greatly affecting international travel routes.
- Travelers must be informed of flight statuses and alternative travel arrangements due to ongoing conflicts.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Emirates has issued a new alert
“Due to several regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai until 15:00 UAE time on Monday, March 2,” Emirates said in a post on X.
If you’re booked to travel before or on March 5, options include rescheduling your flight up to 20 days from your original travel date. You can also contact the airline to cancel your trip and get a full refund.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Thiruvananthapuram Airport Update
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Limited (TIAL) said 20 flights to the Gulf region remained canceled on Monday.
A total of 65 flights to and from Thiruvananthapuram airport have been canceled in the last three days.
