Airlines Report Cancellations and Delays as Flight Operations Gradually Resume.
Travellers in the UAE are seeing a mixed picture on Wednesday, October 7, with several cancellations and delays reported at Dubai International Airport (DXB) as airlines continue to gradually restore international services.
British Airways is expected to resume flights to Dubai in November, while Lufthansa Group airlines are progressively bringing back connections between Dubai and major European destinations.
Meanwhile, flydubai and Air Arabia have listed several flight cancellations for October 7. Emirates has also suspended its codeshare operations with flydubai on services to and from Tel Aviv.
Passengers are advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before travelling to the airport, as schedules remain subject to change at short notice.
UK and European flights to Dubai set to resume
Dubai International Airport is set to regain up to 36 weekly flights to European destinations from October onwards, restoring additional connectivity for business travellers, holidaymakers and passengers making onward journeys.
- Lufthansa: Dubai–Munich and Dubai–Frankfurt services resume from October 25.
- SWISS: Dubai–Zurich flights return from October 27.
- Eurowings: Services from Dubai to Berlin, Stuttgart and Cologne-Bonn restart from November 1.
- Austrian Airlines: Dubai–Vienna flights are scheduled to resume from December 12.
The returning routes are:
The returning European services include:
- Lufthansa: Munich–Dubai from October 25, operating five times a week.
- Lufthansa: Frankfurt–Dubai from October 26, with up to five weekly flights.
- SWISS: Zurich–Dubai from October 27, operating daily.
- Eurowings: Berlin–Dubai from November 1, with daily services.
- Eurowings: Stuttgart–Dubai from November 1, operating four times a week.
- Eurowings: Cologne-Bonn–Dubai from November 3, with three weekly flights.
- Austrian Airlines: Vienna–Dubai from December 12, operating five times a week.
SWISS will operate its Zurich–Dubai service under flight numbers LX242 and LX243, primarily using an Airbus A340-300 during the winter schedule.
Dubai-Israel flights suspended
flydubai’s Tel Aviv operations have been affected following the recent security incident involving flight FZ1073.
Emirates has also suspended its codeshare arrangements with flydubai on flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect and until further notice.
The change, announced on October 5, applies to Emirates customers booked on codeshare services operated by flydubai. Passengers with upcoming Tel Aviv bookings are advised to verify their latest flight status before heading to the airport.
Iranian airlines face regional restrictions
Iranian carriers are facing increasing restrictions across the region following US sanctions.
The UAE has suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country until further notice, affecting carriers including Iran Airtour and preventing them from operating services through Dubai International Airport.
Services to Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah have also been halted, while additional flight suspensions have been reported involving Oman, Georgia and Azerbaijan.
UAE-India flights update
Flights between the UAE and India continue to operate as airlines prepare for increased passenger demand around the October school holidays and the upcoming Dussehra and Diwali travel periods.
Key travel dates include:
- October school break: October 12–16 for many British-curriculum schools.
- Dussehra: October 20.
- Diwali: November 8.
- Winter school break: From December 14.
Families are advised to confirm the exact holiday schedule with their individual schools, as dates can vary.
Passengers planning trips during these periods may also want to book early, with travel demand expected to rise around the October school break, Dussehra, Diwali and the December winter holidays.
More flights and new IndiGo fee
Air India Express is expanding its Winter 2026 schedule, with the airline set to operate up to 135 daily departures connecting 23 Indian cities with 12 destinations across West Asia. The network includes key UAE gateways such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain.
IndiGo, meanwhile, has introduced a fuel charge of INR5,500 — approximately Dh215 — per sector for new bookings between GCC countries and the Middle East, effective from October 6.
Air Arabia is also adding capacity between the UAE and India, with daily non-stop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode scheduled to resume from October 16.
Dubai flight status today
Several flights scheduled to arrive at Dubai International Airport on October 7 have been cancelled or delayed.
The latest available airport status information lists five specific cancelled arrivals operated by Emirates, flydubai and SpiceJet, while delays have also been reported on other services.
Passengers should note that not every cancellation or delay is necessarily linked to the ongoing conflict or wider regional security situation. Flight disruptions can also result from operational issues, technical requirements, aircraft rotations, weather or other factors.
Travellers with flights scheduled for October 7 are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest departure or arrival information before heading to the airport.
Cancelled arrivals at DXB
Five arrivals at Dubai International Airport are listed as cancelled on October 7:
- Emirates EK946: Basra to Dubai
- flydubai FZ1116 / Emirates EK2180: Damascus to Dubai
- Emirates EK637: Peshawar to Dubai
- flydubai FZ210: Erbil to Dubai
- SpiceJet SG5060: Mumbai to Dubai
Delayed arrivals at DXB
A number of other flights are operating behind schedule, including services arriving from destinations across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Delayed flights include:
- SpiceJet SG5118: Kochi to Dubai
- flydubai FZ988 / Emirates EK2323: Moscow to Dubai
- flydubai FZ992: Saint Petersburg to Dubai
- SpiceJet SG5157: Jaipur to Dubai
- flydubai FZ1736 / Emirates EK2139: Almaty to Dubai
- flydubai FZ1716: Minsk to Dubai
- Emirates EK613: Islamabad to Dubai
- flydubai FZ966 / Emirates EK2253: Moscow to Dubai
- US-Bangla BS343: Dhaka to Dubai
- flydubai FZ502 / Emirates EK2331: Dhaka to Dubai
- flydubai FZ1134 / Emirates EK2263: Kathmandu to Dubai
- Emirates EK583: Dhaka to Dubai
- Emirates EK375: Bangkok to Dubai
- flydubai FZ312 / Emirates EK2459: Kabul to Dubai
Additional delays have also been reported on services arriving from Jeddah, Bangkok, Yerevan, Riyadh, Baku, Tbilisi, Astana, Kazan and Moscow.
Passengers using DXB should continue checking their flight status directly with the operating airline, as departure and arrival times may change during the day.
Abu Dhabi flight status today
Passengers travelling through Zayed International Airport are also experiencing some disruption on October 7, with several arriving flights listed as delayed.
Based on the latest information provided, no cancellations are currently listed among the affected arrivals.
As with the disruptions at Dubai International Airport, delays in Abu Dhabi should not automatically be attributed to the conflict or regional security developments. Operational, technical and other factors can also affect airline schedules.
Delayed services include:
Delayed arrivals at Zayed International Airport include:
- Etihad EY489: Kuala Lumpur to Abu Dhabi
- Etihad EY188: Athens to Abu Dhabi
- Etihad EY331: Kochi to Abu Dhabi
- Air Arabia 3L182 / Etihad EY1673: Calicut to Abu Dhabi
- Air Arabia 3L715 / Etihad EY1397: Tbilisi to Abu Dhabi
- Etihad EY758: Casablanca to Abu Dhabi
Passengers travelling through Zayed International Airport are advised to verify the latest status of their flight before leaving for the airport, as timings may change.
UAE airline updates
Etihad launches new route
Etihad Airways has introduced a new year-round direct service connecting Abu Dhabi with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Airport.
The inaugural flight, operated using an Airbus A320, took off on October 4.
The service initially operates once a week on Sundays. From October 25, Etihad plans to increase the frequency to twice weekly, with flights operating on Thursdays and Sundays.
With a journey time of approximately three hours and 10 minutes, the route provides passengers with a direct connection between the UAE capital and Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
Emirates flight status
Emirates has suspended its codeshare operations with flydubai on flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect and until further notice.
Passengers affected by the suspension have been advised to contact their travel agent or the Emirates contact centre for assistance. The airline has also asked customers to ensure their contact information is up to date through the Manage Your Booking service so they can receive any schedule notifications.
For October 7, Emirates’ website currently lists several services from Dubai as having their status unavailable rather than showing them as cancelled.
These include:
- Dubai to Peshawar: Status currently unavailable
- Dubai to Damascus: Status currently unavailable
- Dubai to Basra: Status currently unavailable
Emirates says that where flight information has not yet been displayed, status updates should become available within 24 hours of departure.
The airline is also offering unlimited free date changes to Dubai for eligible bookings, although applicable taxes and fare differences may still apply. Eligible tickets booked from April 2, 2026, can also receive one free date change for travel elsewhere in the airline’s network.
flydubai cancellations on October 7
flydubai has listed several cancellations for Wednesday, October 7, affecting flights between Dubai and destinations including Damascus, Erbil and Abha.
The airline’s Tel Aviv operations have also faced disruption following the recent security incident involving flight FZ1073. Passengers booked on services to or from Tel Aviv should confirm their flight status before travelling to the airport.
The cancelled flights listed for October 7 are:
- FZ1115: Dubai to Damascus
- FZ1116: Damascus to Dubai
- FZ209: Dubai to Erbil
- FZ210: Erbil to Dubai
- FZ815: Dubai to Abha
- FZ811: Dubai to Abha
- FZ816: Abha to Dubai
- FZ812: Abha to Dubai
Passengers affected by the cancellations should review their booking and contact flydubai for information about rebooking options or further assistance.
Air Arabia cancellations on October 7
Air Arabia has also listed a number of cancelled services from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi cancellations
- 3L730: Abu Dhabi to Baku
- 3L731: Baku to Abu Dhabi
- 3L383: Abu Dhabi to Cairo Sphinx
- 3L384: Cairo Sphinx to Abu Dhabi
- 3L020: Abu Dhabi to Kuwait
- 3L021: Kuwait to Abu Dhabi
Sharjah cancellations
Air Arabia has listed the following Sharjah services as cancelled on October 7:
- G9107: Sharjah to Bahrain
- G9108: Bahrain to Sharjah
- G9341: Sharjah to Chattogram
- G9342: Chattogram to Sharjah
- G9068: Sharjah to Kuwait
- G9069: Kuwait to Sharjah
- G9196: Abha to Sharjah
- G9195: Sharjah to Abha
- G9070: Sharjah to Gassim
- G9071: Gassim to Sharjah
- G9191: Sharjah to Tabuk
- G9192: Tabuk to Sharjah
Passengers booked on any of the affected Air Arabia services should review their reservation and contact the airline for the latest information on rebooking or alternative travel arrangements.
Other international airline updates
Several international carriers are gradually restoring UAE services, although some airlines continue to operate reduced schedules or maintain temporary suspensions.
- Air Astana has resumed flights connecting Almaty and Astana with Dubai, while Philippine Airlines has restored its Dubai-Manila service.
- Air France has suspended flights to Dubai and Riyadh until October 24.
- Cathay Pacific has cancelled passenger services to Dubai and Riyadh through January 31, 2027.
- Singapore Airlines flights SQ494 from Singapore to Dubai and SQ495 from Dubai to Singapore remain cancelled until December 1.
- Wizz Air has postponed selected Abu Dhabi routes that were originally due to begin in late October until January 10, 2027. The airline cited the latest EASA security assessment, the continued closure of Iraqi airspace, longer flight routings and additional refuelling requirements.
- Lufthansa Group services to Abu Dhabi operated by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Edelweiss remain suspended through October 24. Eurowings services to Abu Dhabi are also suspended through the same date.
International travel advisories
Several countries continue to advise their citizens to exercise caution when travelling to the UAE amid the changing regional security and aviation situation.
The UK has removed its broader advice against all but essential travel to the UAE. However, its guidance continues to highlight the possibility of flight cancellations and airspace disruptions, as well as the unpredictable nature of the regional security situation.
The US continues to classify the UAE at Level 3 — Reconsider Travel, citing risks associated with terrorism and armed conflict.
Australia has lowered its advice for the UAE from “Do Not Travel” to “Reconsider your need to travel”, while Canada advises visitors to exercise a high degree of caution in the UAE and several other Gulf countries.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s conflict-zone information bulletin has also been extended until November 16. Operators have been warned against flying in specified areas that include the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
What travellers should do
Passengers travelling from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah can take several precautions to reduce the impact of potential disruption:
- Check the latest flight status before leaving home, even if the booking remains confirmed.
- Arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure, unless the airline advises otherwise.
- flydubai passengers departing from Dubai should allow around four hours.
- Complete online check-in before travelling to the airport where available.
- Build additional time into the journey for traffic, security checks, immigration and other airport procedures.
- Make sure contact details registered with the airline are up to date so disruption alerts can be received.
- Be prepared for possible last-minute delays, cancellations or schedule adjustments.
- Follow official airline and airport updates for the latest information.
UAE flight situation remains fluid
The planned return of British Airways and other international carriers, together with the gradual restoration of Lufthansa Group services, indicates that air connectivity to and from the UAE is recovering.
However, cancellations and delays reported on October 7 show that disruption has not completely eased. Continued changes to Tel Aviv services and international travel advisories are also contributing to uncertainty for some passengers.
Travellers should therefore continue checking their flight status close to departure rather than assuming that a previously confirmed service will operate according to its original schedule.
