Emirates flight cancellations: Suspended Iran flights extended
Emirates passengers could face disruption as flights to Iran continue to be disrupted.
In its latest update, the DXB-based airline has revealed that it has cancelled all flights to and from Tehran until and including Tuesday July 15.
The update, issued on Tuesday July 8, confirmed that travel between the two cities remains suspended due to operational reasons.
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Emirates passengers with connections through Dubai with final destinations in Iran, will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.
Emirates flights to the Iraqi city of Baghdad recommenced on Tuesday July 1, and flights to Basra followed on Wednesday July 2.
Dubai Airports has resumed full operations at its airports in the emirate following a temporary precautionary pause. The safety and wellbeing of all travellers and aviation staff remain the highest priority.
While Dubai Airports is working with airlines to ensure flights operate…
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 23, 2025
When announcing updates to the airline's flight offering, Emirates revealed that it has been business as usual despite disruptions to several routes.
Emirates flights from Dubai International Airport to Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon were suspended until and including Sunday June 22, but flights to both locations resumed on Monday June 23.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged all UAE nationals, residents and visitors to contact airlines directly for the latest updates on flight schedules.
The Emirates A350 (Credit: Emirates)
Those scheduled to fly with Emirates who have connections to destinations suspended by sister airline flydubai will also not be accepted for travel until further notice.
Those who have been affected by the cancellations are asked to contact their travel agency for rebooking. Passengers who have booked directly with Emirates are asked to contact the airline directly.
If you have booked any flight with Emirates travelling in or out of DXB, then the airline has advised that you check the status of your flight for the latest information.
To ensure updates are sent directly, passengers should check that their contact details are correct by visiting the manage your booking section of the airline's site.
A spokesperson for Emirates has recently said: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers. We continue to closely monitor developments.
'The safety of our passengers, employees and operations will always be our top priority.'
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