With the escalation in Iran and Israel, people are facing Dubai flight cancellations too often. Now, many airlines in the US and the UK have officially announced the suspension of their service to Dubai and other Gulf nations.
For over 10 days, the busy skies from Iran and Iraq to the Mediterranean have decreased commercial airline traffic. Now, many international airlines have decided to suspend their flights. Here, you will learn about the list of airlines that cancelled their operation to Dubai or other Gulf nations. In addition, we will discuss the effect of this suspension later in this article.
Dubai flight cancellations by UK/European airlines
Most European airlines have decided to stop their services to Dubai or other neighbouring regions. Here is the list of flights in the UK:
- Air France-KLM: It cancelled its flights to or from Dubai and Riyadh on June 22 and 23.
- British Airways: The flights of this airline are also suspended to or from Dubai and Doha on 22 June 2025. However, it is set to resume its operation in the region on 23 June with ongoing monitoring alongside flexible rebooking options for affected travelers through 6th July 2025. In addition, the airline has suspended its operation to Bahrain until 30 June 2025.
- Finnair: It has paused its services to Doha.
- KLM: It is giving rescheduling and refund options for passengers who were supposed to travel on Amsterdam-Dubai flights between June 19 and June 29.
Read More: FlyDubai cancelled its flights till 30 June to five nations.
Dubai Flight Cancellation in the North American Airlines
Similar to the UK and European airlines, the airlines in North America are cancelling their flights to Dubai and other regions. Here is the list of those airlines:
- American Airlines: It has suspended its flights to Doha (Qatar). Moreover, there is no immediate resumption has been confirmed yet.
- Air Canada: It has suspended its daily flights to Dubai until a minimum June 3.
- United Airlines: It has cancelled its services from New Jersey (Newark) to Dubai.
Dubai Flight Cancellation in Singapore
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has suspended its flights from Singapore to Dubai on June 22. However, one flight was set to resume on June 23. Moreover, all flights to or from Dubai have been suspended until at least June 25 because of a security assessment.
Effects of International Flight Cancellation
With Russian and Ukrainian airspace closed due to the war, crucial Middle Eastern air routes connecting Europe and Asia were established. Now, the airspace closure compels airlines to take longer routes, primarily rerouting flights north over the Caspian Sea or south through Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
According to the travel agents, these extended routes will increase the flight times and crew costs. In addition, the challenge for crude oil is also expected to arise because of the US strike on Iran. It is expected that the price of these fuels will skyrocket soon.
What should passengers do now?
Since many international flights are canceling their flights to Dubai, travellers who are preparing for a visit to the affected region are advised to follow some tips. If you are from those countries that have restricted their services to Dubai, we recommend that you follow the tips mentioned below:
- You are strongly suggested to check the official website or mobile app of your airline company to get the most up-to-date information on flight status before leaving your house for the airport.
- Suppose you faced Dubai cancelling flights. In that case, you should not be disheartened and act patiently because many airlines are offering rebooking or refund alternatives for the affected passengers.
Remember, people linking through Abu Dhabi or Dubai to a suspended destination will not be allowed to travel from their origin.
