UAE Flight Status Today: Complete List of Cancelled Flights, Affected Routes, and Latest Airline Updates

UAE Flight Disruptions Today: Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia Face Major Operational Disruptions.

Travellers across the United Arab Emirates experienced widespread flight disruptions on Wednesday, October 14, as cancellations and delays affected operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Sharjah International Airport.

Several flights connecting the UAE with Saudi Arabian destinations, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha and Taif, were cancelled. Air Arabia also reported cancellations on routes serving Bahrain, Kuwait, Karachi, Quetta, Doha, Moscow, Entebbe and Tashkent.

Etihad Airways suspended selected services to Saudi Arabia, while other flights experienced delays and changes to their scheduled arrival times.

Meanwhile, Dubai–Tel Aviv flight operations continued to face disruptions following a security incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073. Restrictions on Iranian airlines operating flights to and from the UAE also remained in effect until further notice.

Passengers have been advised to verify their flight status directly with their respective airlines before heading to the airport, as schedules may change with little advance notice.

More Than 3,100 Flights Disrupted Across Saudi Arabia

Flight operations across Saudi Arabia continued to face significant disruption amid ongoing security concerns linked to missile and drone attacks.

On October 13, debris from two intercepted Houthi cruise missiles reportedly injured four people and damaged 15 residential properties in Riyadh. In a separate incident, a Saudi Aramco administrative facility in Dhahran was targeted, triggering a minor fire without causing casualties.

According to aviation analytics company Cirium, 3,129 out of 7,705 scheduled departures from Saudi Arabian airports between October 8 and 14 were either cancelled or classified as “no-fly.”

Riyadh recorded the highest level of disruption among major airports on October 13, with 296 of its 334 scheduled departures affected.

Travellers flying between the UAE and Saudi Arabia are strongly encouraged to check their flight details with their airline before departing for the airport.

Dubai–Tel Aviv Flight Services Continue to Face Disruptions

Flight operations between Dubai and Tel Aviv remain affected following the September 30 security incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073.

The incident has continued to impact flydubai’s services on the route, while Emirates has suspended its codeshare arrangements for the affected flights until further notice.

Passengers planning to travel between Dubai and Tel Aviv should confirm their booking status and check for schedule changes directly with their airline before travelling to the airport.

UAE Maintains Suspension of Iranian Airline Operations

The UAE’s restrictions on Iranian-operated airline services remain in place, with flights to and from the country suspended until further notice.

The restrictions affect Iranian carriers, including Iran Airtour, preventing them from operating services to and from Dubai.

Travellers holding reservations with affected airlines are advised to contact their carrier or booking agent to explore alternative flight arrangements, rebooking options or other available assistance.

Abu Dhabi Airport Flight Updates: Etihad and Air Arabia Services Affected

Passengers travelling through Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi also faced delays and cancellations on October 14.

Arrival schedules showed revised timings for selected Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights originating from Amman, Manchester, Moscow and Seoul.

Abu Dhabi Flights Reporting Delays

• Amman to Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight 3L033A, originally scheduled to arrive at 4:10pm, was rescheduled to 4:45pm, resulting in a 35-minute delay.
• Manchester to Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways flight EY078 had its expected arrival moved from 6:50pm to 7:35pm, a delay of 45 minutes.
• Moscow to Abu Dhabi: Etihad flight EY842 from Sheremetyevo Airport was expected to land at 8:10pm instead of 7:15pm, reflecting a 55-minute delay.
• Seoul to Abu Dhabi: Etihad flight EY823 had its arrival time revised from 11:05pm to 11:40pm, representing a 35-minute delay.

Additional Abu Dhabi Flight Cancellations

Other services listed as cancelled included:

• Abu Dhabi–Cairo Sphinx: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights 3L383 and 3L384, operating in opposite directions, were cancelled.
• Abu Dhabi–Multan: Etihad Airways flight EY1350 was also listed as cancelled.

Passengers using Zayed International Airport should regularly check the airport’s official website and their airline’s flight-status updates for the latest information.

Etihad Airways Cancels Flights Between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia

Etihad Airways announced cancellations affecting several routes connecting Abu Dhabi with major Saudi Arabian cities, including Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah.

The cancellations cover different periods depending on the destination and flight number.

• Abu Dhabi–Dammam: All Etihad services on this route are cancelled through Sunday, October 18.
• Abu Dhabi–Riyadh: Flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh remain cancelled through October 18.
• Abu Dhabi–Jeddah: Flights EY601 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah and EY602 on the return journey are cancelled from October 12 to October 18.
• Additional Jeddah cancellations: Etihad flights EY603 and EY604 are cancelled through Monday, October 19.

Affected passengers should follow Etihad Airways’ official announcements and contact the airline for assistance with rebooking, alternative travel arrangements and applicable ticket options.

Dubai International Airport Reports Multiple Flight Cancellations and Delays

Flight operations at Dubai International Airport were also disrupted on Wednesday, October 14, with several services experiencing cancellations, delays and schedule adjustments.

According to the airport’s flight information, affected airlines included flydubai, flyadeal, Saudia, flynas and other international carriers.

Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport are advised to check their flight number and departure or arrival status directly with their airline, as disruptions may affect individual services rather than entire routes.

Dubai Airport Reports Flight Cancellations

Flight information provided by Dubai International Airport (DXB) for October 14 shows several cancellations affecting services to Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, Somalia and Syria.

• Saudi Arabia: Riyadh-bound flights F3 505 operated by flyadeal, SV 562 and SV 596 operated by Saudia, and XY 205 and XY 211 operated by flynas were listed as cancelled. flydubai flight FZ 816 to Abha was also cancelled.
• Russia: Dubai airport’s website listed flydubai flights FZ 970 and FZ 968 to Moscow Vnukovo as cancelled. However, flydubai’s own website showed flights FZ 989, FZ 975, FZ 967 and FZ 951 as scheduled, while FZ 988, FZ 966 and FZ 952 were reported as delayed.
• Egypt: EgyptAir flight MS 901 to Cairo was listed among the cancelled services.
• Somalia: flydubai flight FZ 662 to Hargeisa was cancelled.
• Syria: flydubai flight FZ 1116 to Damascus was also listed as cancelled.

As the airport and airline websites displayed different information for certain Moscow services, passengers should verify their individual flight status with flydubai before travelling.

At Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), UTair Aviation flight UT 733 arriving from Grozny was cancelled, while Aeroflot flight SU 536 from Moscow Sheremetyevo experienced a delay.

Dubai Flights Face Delays and Schedule Changes

In addition to cancellations, several flights arriving in Dubai on October 14 were affected by delays and revised arrival schedules.

• Almaty: flydubai flight FZ 1736, also operating as Emirates codeshare EK 2139, was delayed.
• Moscow: Aeroflot flight SU 524 from Sheremetyevo reported a delay, alongside several flydubai services arriving from Moscow Vnukovo.
• India: SpiceJet flight SG 5154 from Kozhikode was delayed. Flight SG 5113 from Mumbai was cancelled, while SG 5060 from Mumbai was delayed.
• Jordan: Royal Jordanian flight RJ 610 from Amman had its arrival schedule revised.
• Saudi Arabia: flyadeal flight F3 1505 from Gassim was delayed.

Meanwhile, Emirates’ flight-status platform showed that information for Dubai–Peshawar and Dubai–Basra services on October 14 was unavailable, with updates expected within 24 hours of departure. The absence of flight-status information should not be interpreted as confirmation of cancellation.

Emirates Cancels Several Dubai–Saudi Arabia Flights

Emirates has reported multiple cancellations affecting flights between Dubai and Saudi Arabian cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, on October 14. Several of these disruptions also extend into October 15.

Dubai–Riyadh

Emirates listed the following flights as cancelled for both October 14 and 15:

• Dubai to Riyadh: EK815, EK817 and EK819.
• Riyadh to Dubai: EK816, EK818 and EK820.

Dubai–Jeddah

Services between Dubai and Jeddah were also affected on both dates.

• Dubai to Jeddah: EK801, EK803 and EK805.
• Jeddah to Dubai: EK802, EK804 and EK806.

Dubai–Dammam

Emirates reported the following cancellations for October 14:

• Dubai to Dammam: EK821, EK823 and EK827.
• Dammam to Dubai: EK822, EK824 and EK828.

The airline’s October 15 cancellation information additionally included EK825 from Dubai to Dammam and EK826 on the return journey.

Travellers booked on these services should check their flight status directly with Emirates for their scheduled departure date.

Dubai–Medina

Emirates flight EK810 from Medina to Dubai was listed as cancelled on October 14.

For October 15, the supplied flight schedule included EK809 from Dubai to Medina and EK810 operating in the opposite direction. Passengers should confirm whether these services are operating as planned.

Travellers requiring updated flight information or assistance with alternative bookings should refer to Emirates’ official website.

flydubai Cancels Flights to Riyadh, Abha, Neom and Other Saudi Destinations

flydubai has also announced cancellations on several routes connecting Dubai with Saudi Arabia, affecting departures scheduled for October 14 and 15.

Dubai–Riyadh

The following services were listed as cancelled on both dates:

• Dubai to Riyadh: FZ841, FZ847 and FZ855.
• Riyadh to Dubai: FZ842, FZ848 and FZ856.

Dubai–Abha and Neom

• Dubai–Abha: Flight FZ811 was listed as cancelled on October 14 and 15. However, the supplied information did not indicate a confirmed cancellation for the return service, FZ812.
• Dubai–Neom: Flights FZ931 departing Dubai and FZ932 departing Neom were cancelled on both dates.

More flydubai Cancellations Scheduled for October 15

Additional cancellations listed for Thursday, October 15, include:

• Jouf: FZ913 from Dubai and FZ914 from Jouf.
• Ha’il: FZ821 from Dubai and FZ822 from Ha’il.
• Hofuf: FZ809 from Dubai and FZ810 from Hofuf.

Status of Other flydubai Flights to Saudi Arabia

While several Saudi routes experienced cancellations, other flydubai services remained scheduled, had estimated timings or were already operating.

• Jeddah: On October 14, flights FZ919 and FZ831 were recorded as arrived. FZ909 and FZ829 had estimated status, while FZ920 was in flight. FZ832 and FZ910 also had estimated status, with FZ830 and FZ808 listed as scheduled. For October 15, departures FZ831, FZ909, FZ829 and FZ807 were scheduled. Passengers should verify return services FZ920, FZ832, FZ910, FZ830 and FZ808.
• Medina: On October 14, FZ897 had an estimated status and FZ827 was scheduled. Return flight FZ828 had arrived, while FZ898 showed an estimated status. All four services were listed as scheduled for October 15.
• Tabuk: Flights FZ881 from Dubai and FZ882 from Tabuk were scheduled for both October 14 and 15.
• Dammam: Dubai departures FZ883, FZ869, FZ863 and FZ867, along with return services FZ884, FZ870, FZ864 and FZ868, appeared in the supplied schedules for both dates without confirmed cancellation notices.
• Gassim: Flights FZ875 and FZ876 showed estimated status on October 14. For October 15, FZ875, FZ871 and FZ876 were scheduled.
• AlUla: Flights FZ905 and FZ906 appeared in the October 15 schedule, although their final operating status was not confirmed.

The available information did not establish the definitive status of every flydubai service to Taif, the Red Sea, Yanbu, Qaisumah and Nejran on October 14.

Passengers should use flydubai’s official flight tracker to verify their specific service before travelling.

Air Arabia Cancels Sharjah Flights to Saudi Arabia

Air Arabia reported cancellations on several services between Sharjah and Saudi Arabia on October 14 and 15. The affected destinations include Riyadh, Abha, Dammam, Taif and Tabuk.

Sharjah–Riyadh

The following flights were cancelled on both dates:

• Sharjah to Riyadh: G9151 and G9154.
• Riyadh to Sharjah: G9152 and G9155.

Sharjah–Abha

Air Arabia cancelled G9195 from Sharjah to Abha and G9196 on the return journey for October 14 and 15.

Sharjah–Dammam

Flights G9160 from Sharjah to Dammam and G9161 from Dammam to Sharjah were listed as cancelled on both dates.

Other services showed different operating statuses.

• October 14: Flight G9163 from Sharjah was expected to arrive at 8:30am. G9167 from Sharjah and return services G9164 and G9168 from Dammam were listed as not yet departed.
• October 15: G9163 and G9167 from Sharjah, along with G9164 and G9168 from Dammam, were shown as not yet departed.

Sharjah–Taif

Flights G9187 from Sharjah to Taif and G9188 from Taif to Sharjah were cancelled on October 14 and 15.

Sharjah–Tabuk

Air Arabia flights G9191 from Sharjah and G9192 from Tabuk were cancelled on October 14. Both flights appeared as not yet departed in the October 15 schedule.

Other Air Arabia Services to Saudi Arabia

Flight-status information also showed updates for Air Arabia services connecting Sharjah with other Saudi destinations.

• Al Jouf: Flights G9221 from Sharjah and G9222 from Al Jouf were listed as not yet departed on October 14 and 15.
• Gassim: On October 14, flight G9070 arrived late at 8:19am, while G9181, G9071 and G9182 were shown as not yet departed. On October 15, G9070 and G9071 remained listed as not yet departed, while G9181 and G9182 had revised timings.
• Ha’il: No flights were identified in the supplied October 14 information. For October 15, G9197 from Sharjah and G9198 from Ha’il were listed as not yet departed.
• Jeddah: On October 14, G9145 was expected to arrive at 9:25am. Departures G9147 and G9149 from Sharjah and return services G9146, G9148 and G9150 were shown as not yet departed. For October 15, flights G9145, G9219, G9147 and G9149 from Sharjah, along with G9146, G9220 and G9148 from Jeddah, were also listed as not yet departed.
• Medina: Flight G9177 was expected to arrive at 9:10am on October 14, while G9175 had a revised schedule. Return flight G9178 was listed as not yet departed, and G9176 had an updated time. All four flights were shown as not yet departed for October 15.
• Jizan: The supplied October 14 information did not identify flights operating in either direction.

Passengers should consult Air Arabia’s official website for the latest operating status and schedule updates.

Air Arabia Cancels Flights to Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan and Other Destinations

Beyond Saudi Arabia, Air Arabia’s October 14 flight information listed cancellations on several international routes from Sharjah.

• Bahrain: G9107 from Sharjah and G9108 from Bahrain were cancelled.
• Chattogram: G9341 from Sharjah and G9342 from Chattogram were cancelled.
• Kuwait: Flights G9068 and G9124 departing Sharjah and G9069 and G9125 departing Kuwait were cancelled. G9121 from Sharjah and G9122 from Kuwait were listed as not yet departed.
• Karachi: G9542 from Sharjah and G9543 from Karachi were cancelled.
• Quetta: G9567 from Sharjah and G9568 from Quetta were cancelled.
• Doha: G9040 from Sharjah and G9041 from Doha were cancelled.
• Moscow Domodedovo: Flights G9805 and G9956 were listed as cancelled.
• Entebbe: Flight G9691 was cancelled.
• Tashkent: Flight G9270 was cancelled.

No revised departure times or replacement flight arrangements were specified for these cancelled services in the supplied information.

Affected passengers should contact Air Arabia or their travel agent to confirm available rebooking options and alternative travel arrangements.

International Airlines Announce UAE Flight Schedule Changes

Several international carriers have adjusted their UAE operations, with some planning to gradually restore services over the coming weeks and months.

• Lufthansa: Dubai–Munich flights are scheduled to restart on October 25, operating five times weekly. Dubai–Frankfurt services are expected to resume on October 26 with four weekly flights, increasing to five from November 9. Lufthansa Group carriers are planning a phased restoration of Dubai–Europe services, potentially reaching 36 weekly flights at peak.
• SWISS: Daily flights connecting Zurich and Dubai are expected to resume on October 27.
• Eurowings: Daily Berlin–Dubai services and four weekly Stuttgart–Dubai flights are planned from November 1. Cologne/Bonn–Dubai flights are scheduled to restart three times weekly on November 3.
• Austrian Airlines: Flights between Vienna and Dubai are expected to resume on December 12, with five services per week.

Meanwhile, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Edelweiss services to Abu Dhabi remain suspended through October 24. Eurowings flights serving Abu Dhabi are also suspended through the same date.

Additional International Airline Updates

Other carriers have announced the following changes to their UAE and regional schedules:

• Philippine Airlines: Dubai–Manila services have resumed, with bookings available from October 5.
• Wizz Air: Selected Abu Dhabi routes have been postponed until January 10, 2027. Services to Jordan remain suspended through October 25.
• Singapore Airlines: Flights SQ494 from Singapore to Dubai and SQ495 from Dubai to Singapore remain cancelled until December 1.
• British Airways: Dubai operations are scheduled to resume on November 3, while Abu Dhabi services remain suspended until the winter 2027–28 season.
• Air France: Flights to Dubai and Riyadh remain suspended through October 24.
• Cathay Pacific: Passenger flights serving Dubai and Riyadh are cancelled through January 31, 2027. Affected travellers have been offered options including rebooking, alternative routing and refunds.

Travellers should check airline announcements regularly, as planned resumption dates and schedules may be revised.

UAE Travel Advisories: Latest Guidance for Passengers

International authorities continue to caution travellers about possible flight disruptions, airspace restrictions and changing security conditions across the region.

• United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has withdrawn its broader advice against all but essential travel to the UAE. However, it continues to warn that flight cancellations and airspace disruptions remain possible.
• United States: The UAE remains under a Level 3 — Reconsider Travel advisory, citing concerns related to terrorism, armed conflict and interruptions to commercial aviation.
• Australia: Australian authorities recommend reconsidering travel to the UAE because of the unpredictable regional security environment and the possibility of airspace closures.
• Canada: Canadian travellers are advised to exercise a high degree of caution when visiting the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.
• Europe: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has extended its conflict-zone information bulletin through November 16, 2026. The advisory covers the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Passengers planning international journeys should review the latest official travel advice issued by their government before departure.

What Passengers Should Do Amid UAE Flight Disruptions

With cancellations and schedule adjustments affecting multiple airports, passengers travelling through the UAE should take precautions to avoid unnecessary disruption.

1. Verify your flight number: Check the exact service and travel date, as cancellations may affect selected flights rather than an entire route.
2. Check official airline updates: Where airport and airline information differs, contact the operating carrier for confirmation.
3. Monitor revised schedules: Flights showing updated departure or arrival times should not automatically be considered cancelled.
4. Explore rebooking options: Passengers affected by cancellations should ask their airline or booking agent about alternative flights and applicable ticket arrangements.
5. Confirm connecting services: Travellers connecting through Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam should verify every segment of their itinerary.
6. Plan additional travel time: Airport processing and check-in procedures may take longer during periods of operational disruption.

Although several UAE routes are experiencing cancellations and delays, not every service to the affected destinations has been suspended. Some flights remain scheduled, while others are operating with revised timings or awaiting confirmed status information.

Passengers should check their flight directly with the operating airline before leaving for the airport and continue following official updates, as schedules and operational arrangements may change without much notice.