UAE flights continued to be delayed and cancelled on Monday, September 28, as regional tensions between Iran and the United States impacted airline operations. Emirates and Etihad Airways maintained the majority of their services, but flydubai and Air Arabia reported cancellations on many regional routes. Passengers going through Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah were encouraged to check their flight status before departing for the airport, as schedules were still susceptible to change.
The new disruption comes after a weekend of airline cancellations and delays around the UAE. Although airports remain open, airlines are nevertheless adjusting some services due to regional security concerns and other operational challenges.
UAE Flights: Latest Status at Dubai and Abu Dhabi Airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB) reported many delays on Monday morning, affecting both international and regional flights. Some flights were also cancelled, adding to the inconvenience suffered by passengers over the weekend.
Flydubai flight FZ815 from Dubai to Abha was among the services disrupted. Emirates Flight EK161 from Dubai to Dublin was delayed, as did Flynas Flight XY216 to Riyadh.
Several SpiceJet flights were also disrupted. These comprised flights SG9023 and SG5023 to Mumbai, as well as SG5106 to New Delhi. The interruptions came after further cancellations of Emirates, flydubai, and Air India Express services on Sunday.
On Monday morning, some departing aircraft at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport were delayed. Etihad Airways proceeded to run the majority of its scheduled services, while isolated flights to Kuwait and Riyadh were disrupted.
Air Arabia also announced alterations to its schedules in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. Flights G9068 and G9124 from Sharjah to Kuwait and G9107 to Bahrain have been cancelled. Flight G9121 to Kuwait was still operational but had not departed at the time of the update. Other Bahraini services were set to operate.
Emirates, Etihad and flydubai Flight Updates
Emirates continued to operate flights to Bahrain and Kuwait as planned, albeit several early morning departures were delayed. Before flying, travellers should check the airline’s official website or mobile app for the most up-to-date information.
Etihad Airways continued to operate the majority of its flights. Its Bahrain services were operating as planned, however flights EY653 to Kuwait and EY551 to Riyadh departed late. Passengers were encouraged to monitor their reservations for any subsequent changes.
Flydubai has cancelled its FZ815 service to Abha and urged passengers departing from Dubai to arrive at least four hours before departure. The airline also suggested that passengers complete online check-in when possible and check flight status before leaving for the airport.
Meanwhile, the UAE has stopped Iranian airlines’ flights to and from the nation until further notice. The restrictions come as regional aviation remains unclear due to the greater Iran-US scenario.
International Airlines Extend UAE Flight Suspensions
Several international airlines have prolonged their flight suspensions to Dubai, while others expect to restart service in October and November.
Air France has discontinued Dubai services until October 13. Singapore Airlines, KLM, ITA Airways, and SWISS have prolonged their Dubai suspensions till October 24. Air Canada has halted flights to Dubai until mid-January 2027.
Some airlines have also announced planned resumptions. Philippine Airlines is to resume Dubai services on October 2, while Wizz Air has booked Dubai flights beginning October 25 and Abu Dhabi flights beginning October 27. Lufthansa plans to resume Dubai-Frankfurt and Dubai-Munich services on October 25.
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, while its Tehran route remains suspended. British Airways has scheduled the restart of Dubai services for November 4, while Eurowings will resume flights on November 1.
These dates are still subject to operational and security conditions. International travel advisories also vary, with the United States retaining a Level 3 travel advice for the UAE, while other nations have issued their own guidance on regional security and potential airline disruptions.
For passengers travelling on Monday, September 28, UAE airports will stay open, but delays, cancellations, and schedule modifications are still likely. Travellers should check their airline’s official website or app before departing, allow enough time for airport formalities, and maintain their contact information up to date to get essential flight updates.
