Emirates flights are disrupted due to Middle East conflicts and drone attacks, highlighting the region’s ongoing instability and its impact on global travel.
Since February 28, 2026, coordinated US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering widespread airspace closures across the Middle East. Key hubs including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi suspended operations, canceling thousands of flights and stranding hundreds of thousands globally. Airlines rerouted flights, causing delays and increased costs, with uncertainty over the duration of disruptions.
Since Saturday, Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones targeting the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. Despite advanced air defenses intercepting most attacks, debris caused fires and damage to iconic sites, killing one and injuring several. Thousands of British and American nationals are stranded amid suspended flights and evacuation plans, with private jet demand surging amid airspace closures.
Regional instability due to missile fire has disrupted flights across the Middle East, affecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. Airlines like Emirates and Etihad are operating limited schedules, with cancellations and diversions increasing as tensions persist. Repatriation efforts are underway amid ongoing hostilities.
Major Gulf airports remain closed or limited due to regional conflicts, causing widespread flight cancellations and stranded travelers. Airlines are rerouting and operating limited services amid escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US. The disruption impacts both passenger and cargo flights, with economic consequences expected.
Travel in the Middle East remains heavily disrupted due to Iran's retaliatory strikes following U.S. and Israeli attacks. Flights are limited, stranding travelers including PSG's Al-Khelaifi, as airports and airspace closures impact regional and international connectivity. Signs of easing are emerging but disruptions continue.
Iran continues missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, targeting energy infrastructure and shipping lanes. Dubai briefly closed its airspace after a drone hit a fuel tank. The US and allies face pressure to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising oil prices and regional instability.
Multiple drone strikes and missile attacks have targeted Dubai and other Gulf states, causing flight disruptions and casualties. The UAE reports fires at Dubai airport and a missile incident in Abu Dhabi, as Iran's attacks intensify amid regional tensions and ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Israel has restricted outbound flights from Ben Gurion Airport to one per hour with 50 passengers, due to Iranian missile threats. Many international airlines have canceled or suspended flights, disrupting Passover travel plans. Israeli carriers are shifting some operations to neighboring airports in Egypt and Jordan.