Travellers urged to verify flight updates and reach airports early amid summer delays.
Passengers travelling from the UAE are advised to confirm their flight status before arriving at the airport, as several services to Kuwait and Bahrain have been cancelled or disrupted amid the ongoing regional situation.
With the summer travel peak expected to bring higher passenger volumes, airlines are urging travellers departing from Dubai to reach the airport at least three hours before departure to allow sufficient time for security checks, immigration procedures and boarding.
Passengers departing from Dubai International Airport can also use the Dubai Metro as a convenient option to reach Emirates Terminal 3.
Dubai Metro timings
Passengers travelling to Emirates Terminal 3 can use the Dubai Metro during the following operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday and Saturday: 5am to midnight
- Friday: 5am to 1am
- Sunday: 8am to midnight
Emirates flights affected
Emirates has cancelled several flights operating between Dubai and Kuwait and Dubai and Bahrain due to the ongoing disruptions.
Dubai (DXB) – Kuwait (KWI) flights affected
Emirates has cancelled several flights between Dubai and Kuwait, including:
Dubai to Kuwait:
- EK853
- EK855
- EK857
- EK859
Kuwait to Dubai:
- EK854
- EK856
- EK858
- EK860
For July 23, additional Kuwait services listed among the affected flights are:
Dubai to Kuwait:
- EK853
- EK855
- EK871
- EK857
- EK859
Kuwait to Dubai:
- EK854
- EK856
- EK872
- EK858
- EK860
Dubai (DXB) – Bahrain (BAH) flights affected
Emirates has also cancelled several flights operating between Dubai and Bahrain.
Dubai to Bahrain:
- EK835
- EK837
- EK839
Bahrain to Dubai:
- EK836
- EK838
- EK840
For July 23, additional affected services include:
Dubai to Bahrain:
- EK835
- EK837
- EK839
- EK833
Bahrain to Dubai:
- EK836
- EK838
- EK840
- EK834
Emirates has advised passengers to complete online check-in, use baggage drop facilities where available, and make use of other digital services to help ensure a smoother airport experience.
Etihad flights cancelled
Etihad Airways has cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Kuwait International Airport, as well as between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain International Airport, citing operational reasons.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Kuwait (KWI) flights affected
Etihad Airways flights EY653 and EY654 have been cancelled until July 24, 2026.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Bahrain (BAH) flights affected
Flights EY647 and EY648, scheduled for July 23, 2026, have also been cancelled.
Etihad said its teams are supporting affected passengers by arranging alternative travel options. Travellers are advised to ensure their contact details are updated to receive flight alerts and notifications through SMS or email.
Flydubai flights affected
Flydubai has cancelled several flights between Dubai and Bahrain on July 22.
Affected flights include:
Dubai (DXB) to Bahrain (BAH):
- FZ023
- FZ021
- FZ027
Bahrain (BAH) to Dubai (DXB):
- FZ024
- FZ022
- FZ028
Flights between Dubai and Kuwait remain scheduled, but passengers are advised to check the latest flight updates before travelling.
Flydubai reminded passengers that check-in counters close 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time, unless they receive different instructions through SMS or email.
Air Arabia flights affected
Air Arabia has also reported cancellations affecting several routes between the UAE and Kuwait and the UAE and Bahrain.
Air Arabia has cancelled the following services:
Cancelled flights:
- 3L020 – Abu Dhabi to Kuwait
- 3L021 – Kuwait to Abu Dhabi
Flights not yet departed:
- 3L022 – Abu Dhabi to Kuwait
- 3L023 – Kuwait to Abu Dhabi
Sharjah (SHJ) – Kuwait (KWI) flights affected
The following Air Arabia flights have been cancelled:
Cancelled flights:
- G9068
- G9124
Return flights cancelled:
- G9069
- G9125
Flights not yet departed:
- G9121
- G9122
Sharjah (SHJ) – Bahrain (BAH) flights affected
Cancelled flights:
- G9107 – Sharjah to Bahrain
- G9108 – Bahrain to Sharjah
- G9106 – Bahrain to Sharjah
Flights not yet departed:
- G9101
- G9103
- G9102
- G9104
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Bahrain (BAH) flights affected
Flights not yet departed:
- 3L015 – Abu Dhabi to Bahrain
- 3L017 – Abu Dhabi to Bahrain
- 3L016 – Bahrain to Abu Dhabi
- 3L018 – Bahrain to Abu Dhabi
Summer travel advisory
With passenger traffic expected to rise during the summer travel season, travellers are advised to:
- Check their flight status before heading to the airport
- Arrive at least three hours before departure
- Be at the boarding gate at least 60 minutes before take-off
- Allow additional time for traffic, security checks and airport procedures
- Use online check-in and baggage drop facilities where available
