Air travel across the UAE remains significantly disrupted, with only a small number of airlines operating special or limited flights amid continuing regional airspace closures.
While most scheduled commercial services are suspended, UAE carriers and select international airlines have begun limited operations under strict safety approvals.
Emirates Suspends Scheduled Flights
Emirates has suspended all scheduled flights to and from Dubai until 11:59 pm on March 7.
Limited services are operating, prioritising customers with earlier bookings. Transit passengers will only be accepted if their connecting flight is confirmed operational.
Etihad Flights Halted Until March 5
Etihad Airways has suspended scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi until 2 pm on March 5.
Repatriation, cargo and repositioning flights may operate with government coordination.
flydubai Partially Resumes
flydubai resumed limited operations on March 3 from DXB Terminals 2 and 3.
Passengers can rebook free of charge within 20 days of their original travel date.
Air Arabia Suspension Extended
Air Arabia has suspended flights until 3 pm on March 9, though limited approved flights are operating.
International Airlines Largely Suspended
Major carriers including Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa and Air France have paused UAE services.
However, Virgin Atlantic resumed London-Dubai flights on March 3.
Indian Airlines Restore Connectivity
Indian carriers including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa Air are operating special and repatriation services.
Air India Express will operate special Ras Al Khaimah flights connecting Delhi, Kochi and Mumbai from March 5 to March 7.
What Passengers Should Do
Airlines continue to advise travellers to:
- Check flight status before departure
- Wait for direct airline communication
- Avoid arriving at airports without confirmed bookings
With airspace restrictions still in place, limited operations are expected to continue until further notice.
