Travelers advised to verify flight status and plan extra time for airport transfers.
Passengers traveling from the UAE are being advised to plan ahead as unstable weather persists, which may impact airport operations and flight schedules.
Airlines such as Emirates, Flydubai, Air Arabia, and Etihad Airways, along with airport authorities, have issued travel advisories urging travelers to check flight updates before departing for the airport.
The National Centre of Meteorology reports that a surface and upper-air low-pressure system continues to affect the country, bringing cloudy skies, rainfall, and strong winds to several areas. Rain is expected across many regions before conditions gradually improve over the weekend.
What travellers need to know:
- Unstable weather may impact flights and airport journeys across the UAE this week.
- Passengers are advised to check their flight status before leaving home.
- Extra travel time should be allowed when heading to airports.
- Some airlines are operating on reduced schedules.
- Limited options for flight changes, refunds, and rebooking may be available.
What travellers need to know:
- Unstable weather may impact flights and airport journeys across the UAE this week.
- Passengers are advised to check their flight status before leaving home.
- Extra travel time should be allowed when heading to airports.
- Some airlines are operating on reduced schedules.
- Limited options for flight changes, refunds, and rebooking may be available.
Emirates Travel Advisory:
Passengers departing Dubai between March 23 and 27 should allow extra travel time due to adverse weather and operational conditions at Dubai International Airport.
Key reminders:
- Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
- Arrive at least 2 hours before scheduled departure.
- Update contact details on the Emirates website to receive alerts.
- Monitor emails and online notifications for any changes or cancellations.
- Note that Emirates is operating a limited number of flights due to regional operational conditions.
Customer Options with Emirates:
- Rebook flights for travel up to 31 May 2026.
- Request a refund via emirat.es/refund.
- Travel agents can assist passengers with bookings made through them.
Etihad Airways Travel Advisory:
- Limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi to key destinations; confirmed passengers will be accommodated.
- New tickets available at etihad.com.
Travel Reminders:
- Only go to the airport with a confirmed booking or if contacted by Etihad.
- Check flight status: etihad.com/flight-status
- Update contact details: etihad.com/manage
- Rebooking/refunds: Tickets issued on or before 28 Feb for travel between 28 Feb – 15 Apr 2026 can be rebooked or refunded free of charge until 15 May 2026.
- Security alert: Etihad will never ask for passwords, payment info, or one-time codes via social media.
Flydubai Travel Advisory:
- Adverse weather may affect operations at Dubai International Airport.
- Passenger reminders:
- Allow extra travel time to and from the airport.
- Check flight status before leaving home.
- Travel only with a confirmed booking.
- Update contact details via Manage Your Booking on flydubai.com.
- Check baggage allowance before travelling.
- Arrive at least 4 hours before departure.
- Check-in closes 60 minutes before departure.
- Monitor airport screens for your departure gate.
- Operations: Currently running on a reduced flight schedule; durations or transit times may be longer due to temporary rerouting. Passengers should check updates regularly.
Air Arabia Advisory:
- Unsettled weather may affect flights at Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah airports. Passengers are advised to check flight status before travel.
Air Arabia Travel Advisory – Key Points:
- Precautions for passengers:
- Check your flight status before heading to the airport.
- Travel only with a confirmed booking.
- Keep contact details updated via the airline website.
- Safety remains the top priority.
- Operations: Air Arabia is operating selected routes from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah until April 15, 2026. Key destinations include: Vienna, Dhaka, Cairo, Addis Ababa, Athens, Mumbai, Delhi, Milan, Istanbul, Riyadh, Bangkok, and more.
- Options for cancelled flights:
- One free date change within 30 days.
- Full credit voucher.
- Full refund to original payment.
- Booking management: Use the airline website or your travel agent to manage bookings and receive updates and notifications.
