Middle East Flight Cancellations and Schedule Extensions Announced by Major International Airlines

International airlines are continuing to adjust schedules for Middle East flights as airspace restrictions and operational uncertainty persist. Against the backdrop of continuing geopolitical uncertainty across the region, here is how international airlines are adjusting their operations.

Emirates

Emirates is set to resume flights between Dubai and Bahrain from Saturday, August 15, after weeks of cancellations owing to regional tensions. The airline currently lists one service, EK839, departing Dubai International Airport at 4pm and arriving in Bahrain at 4.20pm local time. The return marks a limited resumption of a route on which Emirates previously operated three daily services. Its other two scheduled Bahrain flights, EK835 and EK837, remain cancelled for now.

Emirates services between Dubai and Kuwait remain suspended, however, with no flights currently listed on the airline's website. The airline had previously suspended all three of its daily Bahrain services, as well as four daily Kuwait flights – EK853, EK855, EK857 and EK859 – amid regional tensions and disruption in the Gulf. A disclaimer on the airline's website states: “Please be aware that we can only show the services offered on Emirates-operated flights. For any connecting flights operated by codeshare airlines, please refer to their website.”

Air Canada

Air Canada has extended the suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until "mid-January 2027". Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to check directly with the airline for rebooking and refund options as schedules continue to be adjusted in response to regional conditions.

KLM

KLM has adjusted its flight schedule across the Middle East and continues to avoid flying through the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel, as well as parts of the Arabian Gulf. Flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Dubai are suspended until September 6. The airline said it was not yet able to resume its regular schedule in the region.

Air France

Air France flights to Riyadh are suspended until August 21, while flights to Dubai and Beirut are suspended until August 25. The resumption of operations remains subject to an assessment of the security situation locally.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines flights to Dubai were scheduled to resume on August 2, but the suspension has been extended until October 24. Customers affected by flight cancellations will be reaccommodated on alternative flights or can seek a full refund.

Scoot

The low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines has suspended its Singapore-Jeddah flights until September 12. Customers affected by flight cancellations may request a full refund or rebook on alternative Scoot flights.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Damascus, Beirut and Amman, but flights to Iran remain suspended. The carrier warned of further disruption and potential additional flight cancellations.

Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines flights from Manila to Doha have resumed, but flights to Dubai are suspended until October 2.

British Airways

British Airways has delayed its phased return to the Middle East. Flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman remain suspended until October 25, with reduced frequencies on other routes, and flights to Jeddah permanently suspended.

Air Astana

Kazakhstan's national carrier has suspended flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai until August 31 due to the deterioration of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf area.

Finnair

Finnair has extended its flight suspensions between Helsinki and Dubai until October 24, while its flights to Doha remain suspended for the winter season.

Cathay Pacific

The Hong Kong carrier has extended its suspension of flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until October 25 and October 26, respectively.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa Group has suspended flights to several destinations. While Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss have resumed operations to Tel Aviv, Brussels Airlines flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended. Lufthansa and Swiss flights to Dubai are suspended until September 13, and services to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Riyadh, Erbil, Muscat and Tehran are on hold until October 24.

ITA Airways

ITA Airways has suspended flights to Riyadh until September 15, and flights to Dubai until October 24.

United Airlines

United Airlines flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv continue to be affected by disruption, with cancellations and rebooking options in place until September 7.

American Airlines

American Airlines has updated travel alerts for flights to or through parts of the Middle East, including Tel Aviv and Doha, offering flexible booking options.

IndiGo

IndiGo warned passengers travelling to and from Gulf routes to expect potential disruptions and check flight statuses before heading to the airport.