DXB flight cancellations: Emirates extends Iran suspension; flydubai resumes full operations
Travellers flying out of Dubai International Airport may face delays due to the extended suspension of travel on one regional route.
Operations are largely back to normal at DXB and Al Maktoum International Airport but some routes continue to be disrupted.
Emirates has cancelled all flights both to and from Tehran in Iran until and including Tuesday July 15. flydubai has resumed all operations meanwhile.
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Emirates flights to the Iraqi capital of Baghdad recommenced on Tuesday July 1, with flights to Basra following on Wednesday July 2.
On Saturday June 14, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had urged all UAE nationals, residents and visitors to contact airlines directly for the latest updates on flight schedules.
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Emirates cancels DXB flights to Iran
The airline has cancelled all flights both to and from Tehran in Iran until and including Tuesday July 15.
If you like this: Emirates issues important travel advice ahead of busy period
Emirates flights to the Iraqi capital of Baghdad recommenced on Tuesday July 1, with flights to Basra following on Wednesday July 2.
Emirates passengers with connecting flights through Dubai with final destinations in Iran or with onwards flydubai connections to suspended destinations will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.
Emirates has advised its customers to contact travel agents or their local office for rebooking options.
Anyone departing or arriving at DXB has been advised to check their flight status for the latest information.
A statement on the Emirates website apologised for any inconvenience.
The statement 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.'
When announcing updates to the airline's flight offering, Emirates revealed that it has been business as usual despite disruptions to several routes.
flydubai resumes full operations
(Credit: flydubai)
flydubai has confirmed that it has returned to full operations across its network.
The DXB-based airline resumed all routes to Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Mashhad and Tehran on Friday July 4 and restarted flights to Lar and Shiraz on Saturday July 5.
flydubai had recommenced travel to St. Petersburg in Russia as of Wednesday July 2.
Flights to Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria are also operating.
The airline will, however, continue to monitor the situation in these countries and amend its schedule where necessary.
UAE airspace temporarily closed in June
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
Just before midnight on Monday June 23, Dubai Media Office announced that Dubai airports had resumed 'full operations at its airports in the emirate' following a 'temporary precautionary pause' overnight'.
The alert reassured that safety and wellbeing of all travellers and aviation staff remain the highest priority.
Dubai International Airport is working with airlines to ensure flights operate according to schedule, some flights may experience delays or cancellations.
Dubai Media Office urged travellers to 'stay informed by checking regularly with their airlines for the latest updates.'
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