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Major UAE airlines including Emirates, flydubai, Etihad, Wizz Air and Air Arabia have extended flight cancellations and suspensions due to ongoing airspace restrictions and regional instability. The latest updates as of June 17 show continued disruptions across multiple routes.
Emirates has prolonged its flight cancellations to several key Middle Eastern destinations. Flights to Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon remain suspended until June 22, while services to Tehran in Iran along with Baghdad and Basra in Iraq are cancelled until June 30.
The airline has confirmed that passengers with connecting flights to these destinations will not be accepted for travel until further notice. Affected travelers are being advised to rebook through their travel agents or via Emirates’ Manage Booking portal, and to check for real-time updates on the airline’s official website.
flydubai has also adjusted its cancellation timeline for several routes. Flights to Jordan, Lebanon and Syria are suspended until June 16, with some routes expected to resume gradually. Services to Minsk in Belarus and St. Petersburg in Russia remain cancelled until June 17, while flights to Iran, Iraq and Israel are suspended until June 20. Passengers are encouraged to verify their flight status through flydubai’s website or by contacting the airline’s 24/7 call center.
Etihad Airways has taken a mixed approach, resuming some routes while extending cancellations for others. The airline has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv through June 17, with the situation remaining under review. However, services to Amman and Beirut resumed on June 15 with revised schedules. The airline has emphasized that transit passengers traveling to suspended destinations will not be accepted, and has directed customers to its website for the latest updates.
Low-cost carriers Wizz Air and Air Arabia continue to experience significant disruptions. Wizz Air has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv and Amman until June 20, offering affected passengers free rebooking options or refunds. Air Arabia cancelled numerous flights to Iran, Iraq, Russia and several Central Asian countries between June 13-14, and is not accepting any transit passengers to these destinations.
Affected flydubai passengers can reach out to the flydubai Contact Centre (+971 600 54 44 45), visit the flydubai Travel Shop, or contact their travel agents for assistance.
A Dubai Airports spokesperson confirmed the disruptions, stating: “Due to the closure of airspace over Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Syria, some flights at DXB and DWC were cancelled or delayed. We are working with airlines to minimise inconvenience to passengers.”
Dubai Airports has issued an advisory confirming ongoing delays and cancellations at both Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). Travelers are being advised to allow additional time for check-in and security procedures, and to monitor their flight status regularly through airline websites.
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