UAE flight updates on November 3: Latest cancellations, delays and airline resumptions

British Airways resumes Dubai flights as regional disruptions and delays continue.

Dubai’s winter flight schedule is gathering pace, with more international airlines preparing to resume services as UAE airports get ready for the busy travel season.

British Airways is scheduled to restart flights between London and Dubai today, November 3, marking another step towards the gradual restoration of international services ahead of winter.

However, regional tensions continue to affect air travel, with several airlines reporting cancellations and delays across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Etihad Airways, Emirates, flydubai and Air Arabia have issued updates affecting routes to Saudi Arabia and other regional and international destinations. Here is the latest on arrivals and departures at UAE airports, including cancellations, delays and suspended services.

More airlines return ahead of winter rush

Several international airlines are scheduled to resume Dubai services in November and December. British Airways returns on November 3, followed by Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings on November 25, and Austrian Airlines on December 12.

Philippine Airlines, Air Astana and Aegean Airlines have already restored their services.

Seat capacity at UAE airports reached 7.2 million in October, a 23 per cent increase compared with June.

Dubai introduces new tourist visa and visitor schemes

From November, tourists can apply for single-entry and multiple-entry visas through the Visit Dubai website, with applications processed by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).

Dubai is also introducing the invitation-only Access Club, which will offer repeat visitors exclusive experiences and benefits. Further details about membership are expected to be announced.

Regional developments

• US strikes Qeshm Island: US forces carried out limited defensive strikes against Iranian targets, including forces allegedly involved in targeting US assets with surface-to-air missiles.
• Explosions reported: Iranian media reported five explosions on the island, while residents reportedly spotted two aircraft.
• Trump warns of further action: US President Donald Trump said Washington could target Iran’s suspected underground nuclear complex at Pickaxe Mountain. He also said an agreement with Tehran “could happen”.
• Vance signals progress: US Vice-President JD Vance said indirect discussions with Iran had made progress.
• Iran sets conditions: Tehran wants the US naval blockade lifted and guarantees that Washington will honour any agreement.
• Netanyahu urges fresh strikes: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressed Trump to launch another wave of strikes after the US midterm elections.
• Qatar mediates talks: Doha hosted two rounds of discussions with Iranian officials last week, with further talks planned.
• Yemen urges UN action: Yemen’s internationally recognised government called for action over alleged Iranian weapons transfers to the Houthis.
• Tankers reportedly hit sea mines: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also reported that an unidentified projectile hit a vessel, damaging its starboard side. The crew were safe.

Iran and Tel Aviv services remain suspended

Flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE, including Iran Airtour services to Dubai, remain suspended until further notice.

Emirates and flydubai codeshare flights to Tel Aviv also remain suspended following the September 30 incident involving flight FZ1073, which diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.

Affected passengers are advised to contact their airlines directly for information on rebooking and refund options.

Dubai airport flight updates

Unwind with free yoga before boarding

Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) can take a break with complimentary yoga and breathwork sessions before their flights.

The airport is offering free 20-minute sessions at the D Gates atrium in Terminal 1 on November 7 and 8, between 6pm and 9pm. No advance booking or previous experience is required.

Passengers can also enjoy complimentary refreshments from Pret A Manger after the sessions, subject to availability.

November 3 update: Flight-status listings for Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) show several delays and cancellations affecting arrivals and departures.

DXB arrivals: Delays and cancellations

Cancelled flights

• flydubai FZ 968 – Moscow (Vnukovo)
• flydubai FZ 1596 – Kathmandu
• Saudia SV 552 – Riyadh
• flynas XY 209 – Riyadh
• Airblue PA 110 – Karachi
• flynas XY 203 – Riyadh
• flynas XY 217 – Riyadh
• Iraqi Airways IA 107 – Erbil
• flynas XY 811 – Riyadh
• flynas XY 201 – Riyadh
• EgyptAir MS 901 – Cairo

Delayed flights

• flydubai FZ 1788 – Krakow
• flydubai FZ 1406 – Budapest
• SpiceJet SG 5155 – Amritsar
• Emirates EK 226 – San Francisco
• Pobeda DP 779 – Kazan (DWC)
• Pobeda DP 991 – Moscow (Vnukovo) (DWC)
• SpiceJet SG 5060 – Mumbai
• UTair UT 715 – Moscow (Vnukovo) (DWC)
• flydubai FZ 998 – Yekaterinburg
• Azimuth Airlines A4 6287 – Mineralnye Vody (DWC)
• SpiceJet SG 5116 – Ahmedabad
• flydubai FZ 1716 – Minsk
• Somon Air SZ 105 – Dushanbe
• SpiceJet SG 5111 – New Delhi
• flydubai FZ 992 – St Petersburg

DXB departures: Delays and cancellations

Cancelled flights

• EgyptAir MS 902 – Cairo
• flynas XY 202 – Riyadh
• flynas XY 812 – Riyadh
• Iraqi Airways IA 108 – Erbil
• Saudia SV 553 – Riyadh
• flynas XY 210 – Riyadh
• Airblue PA 111 – Karachi
• flynas XY 204 – Riyadh
• flynas XY 205 – Riyadh
• flydubai FZ 8499 – Asmara
• flynas XY 218 – Riyadh

Delayed flights

• Azimuth Airlines A4 3088 – Krasnodar (DWC)
• SpiceJet SG 5156 – Amritsar
• SpiceJet SG 5114 – Mumbai
• SpiceJet SG 5112 – New Delhi
• Pobeda DP 794 – Moscow (Vnukovo) (DWC)
• Pobeda DP 762 – Makhachkala (DWC)
• SpiceJet SG 5123 – Jaipur
• UTair UT 716 – Moscow (Vnukovo) (DWC)
• Pobeda DP 782 – Vladikavkaz (DWC)
• Pobeda DP 992 – Moscow (Vnukovo) (DWC)
• SpiceJet SG 5106 – New Delhi

Important: These are the flight statuses displayed in airport listings at the time of checking. Passengers should confirm their flight details directly with their airline before setting out for the airport, as schedules and operational updates can change.

Abu Dhabi airport: Latest flight delays

Several flights arriving at and departing from Abu Dhabi are experiencing delays, according to the latest airport flight-status updates.

Delayed arrivals

• Kochi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight 3L128 (EY1688) has been rescheduled from 7.45am to 8.35am.
• Chennai: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight 3L142 (EY1383) has been rescheduled from 7.50am to 8.40am.
• Tel Aviv: Etihad flight EY610 has been rescheduled from 11.15am to noon.
• Tel Aviv: Etihad flight EY596 has been rescheduled from noon to 12.35pm.
• Peshawar: Pakistan International Airlines flight PK217 has been rescheduled from 2.40pm to 8pm.
• Tunis: Etihad flight EY740 has been rescheduled from 7.25pm to 9.15pm.

Delayed departure

• Islamabad: Pakistan International Airlines flight PK262 has been rescheduled from 3.40pm to 8.50pm.

Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest updates before heading to the airport.

Etihad cancels flights to Saudi cities

Etihad Airways has cancelled all flights between Abu Dhabi and the Saudi cities of Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh until Thursday, November 5, amid regional disruptions.

Flights affected:

• Dammam: All flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam have been cancelled.
• Riyadh: All flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been cancelled.
• Jeddah: Flights EY601, EY602, EY603 and EY604 have been cancelled.

Passengers should check their flight status on Etihad’s website before travelling, as further changes may be announced.

Emirates flights today: Cancellations affect Saudi routes

Emirates has cancelled several flights between Dubai and Saudi Arabia, including services to Dammam and Riyadh.

Flights to Jeddah show a combination of cancellations and scheduled departures, while services to Medina are listed as scheduled or have already arrived.

Dubai–Dammam flights

The following Emirates services between Dubai and Dammam have been cancelled:

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

Dubai–Riyadh flights

The following services between Dubai and Riyadh have also been cancelled:

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

Dubai–Jeddah flights

Emirates services between Dubai and Jeddah show a mix of cancelled and scheduled flights.

Dubai to Jeddah:

• EK801: Cancelled.
• EK805: Scheduled.
• EK803: Scheduled.

Jeddah to Dubai:

• EK802: Cancelled.
• EK806: Scheduled.
• EK804: Scheduled.

Dubai–Medina flights

Emirates services between Dubai and Medina are listed as scheduled or have already arrived.

Dubai to Medina:

• EK807: Arrived.
• EK2537: Scheduled.
• EK809: Scheduled.

Medina to Dubai:

• EK808: Arrived.
• EK2538: Scheduled.
• EK810: Scheduled.

Passengers should check their flight status on the Emirates website before travelling, as schedules and operational arrangements may change.

flydubai: Cancellations and Saudi Arabia services

Moscow–Dubai cancellations

The following flights from Moscow Vnukovo to Dubai were listed as cancelled for November 3, 2026:

• FZ952: Cancelled.
• FZ968A: Cancelled.

Dubai–Saudi Arabia flights: Scheduled, estimated and arrived services

flydubai continues to operate a mix of scheduled, estimated and completed services between Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Passengers are advised to check for changes before setting out for the airport.

• Medina (MED): Dubai-bound flights FZ8387 and FZ897 are estimated, while FZ827 is scheduled. On the return route, FZ828 has arrived, FZ8388 is scheduled and FZ898 is estimated.
• Ha’il (HAS): Flights FZ925 and FZ926 are scheduled in both directions.
• Gassim (ELQ): Dubai-bound flight FZ871 is scheduled, while the return service FZ872 has arrived.
• Jeddah (JED): Flight FZ831 has arrived, while FZ909 and FZ829 are estimated. Return services FZ832, FZ910 and FZ830 are scheduled.
• Taif (TIF): Flight FZ873 is estimated, while the return service FZ874 is scheduled.
• Tabuk (TUU): Flights FZ881 and FZ882 are scheduled in both directions.

Routes with no flight-status information

No flight-status information was available on flydubai’s website for the following destinations:

• Abha (AHB)
• AlUla (ULH)
• Gizan (GIZ)
• Riyadh (RUH)
• Jouf (AJF)
• Nejran (EAM)
• Neom (NUM)
• Qaisumah (AQI)
• The Red Sea (RSI)
• Yanbu (YNB)

The absence of flight-status information does not necessarily mean that services have been cancelled or suspended. Passengers should check their bookings or contact flydubai directly for confirmation.

What passengers need to know

Passengers travelling with flydubai are advised to:

• Check the latest flight status on the airline’s website before leaving for the airport.
• Monitor airline notifications for last-minute schedule changes.
• Contact flydubai if their booking does not display an updated status.
• Avoid assuming a flight has been cancelled simply because its status is unavailable.

Flight information is based on updates published by the airline and may change. Further disruptions remain possible.

Air Arabia services affected at Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Air Arabia has announced several flight cancellations affecting services to and from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. The affected routes cover destinations in Bangladesh, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other countries.

Abu Dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight cancellations

The following services have been cancelled:

Bangladesh

• Abu Dhabi–Chattogram: 3L061
• Chattogram–Abu Dhabi: 3L062
• Abu Dhabi–Dhaka: 3L063
• Dhaka–Abu Dhabi: 3L064

Egypt

• Abu Dhabi–Alexandria: 3L401
• Alexandria–Abu Dhabi: 3L402
• Abu Dhabi–Cairo: 3L424
• Abu Dhabi–Cairo (Sphinx): 3L383
• Cairo (Sphinx)–Abu Dhabi: 3L384

Jordan

• Abu Dhabi–Amman: 3L032
• Amman–Abu Dhabi: 3L033

Other destinations

• Abu Dhabi–Kuwait: 3L020
• Kuwait–Abu Dhabi: 3L021
• Abu Dhabi–Colombo: 3L708
• Colombo–Abu Dhabi: 3L709
• Abu Dhabi–Damascus: 3L504
• Damascus–Abu Dhabi: 3L505

Cairo flight update: Flight 3L432 was listed as not yet departed, rather than cancelled.

Sharjah: Air Arabia flight cancellations

The following Air Arabia services from Sharjah have been cancelled:

Bangladesh

• Sharjah–Chattogram: G9520
• Chattogram–Sharjah: G9521
• Sharjah–Dhaka: G9514
• Dhaka–Sharjah: G9515

Egypt

• Sharjah–Alexandria: G9580
• Sharjah–Cairo: G9583
• Cairo–Sharjah: G9584
• Sharjah–Cairo (Sphinx): G9343

Jordan

• Sharjah–Amman: G9337
• Amman–Sharjah: G9338

Kuwait

• Sharjah–Kuwait: G9068, G9124
• Kuwait–Sharjah: G9069, G9125

Saudi Arabia

• Sharjah–Abha: G9195
• Abha–Sharjah: G9196
• Sharjah–Jizan: G9398
• Jizan–Sharjah: G9399
• Sharjah–Riyadh: G9151, G9154
• Riyadh–Sharjah: G9152, G9155

Other Middle East destinations

• Sharjah–Sohag: G9617
• Sharjah–Beirut: G9385
• Beirut–Sharjah: G9386
• Sharjah–Doha: G9040, G9132, G9027
• Doha–Sharjah: G9041, G9133, G9028
• Sharjah–Aleppo: G9351
• Aleppo–Sharjah: G9352
• Sharjah–Damascus: G9363
• Damascus–Sharjah: G9364

Other international destinations

• Sharjah–Colombo: Not listed in the supplied cancellation update
• Sharjah–Malé: G9093
• Malé–Sharjah: G9094
• Sharjah–Krakow: G9748
• Krakow–Sharjah: G9749
• Sharjah–Moscow (Domodedovo): G9950, G9956, G9958
• Moscow (Domodedovo)–Sharjah: G9957, G9959, G9951
• Sharjah–Yekaterinburg: G9881, G9960
• Sharjah–Bangkok: G9845
• Bangkok–Sharjah: G9846
• Sharjah–Entebbe: G9691
• Entebbe–Sharjah: G9692
• Sharjah–London (Gatwick): G9267
• London (Gatwick)–Sharjah: G9268

Passengers should check their flight status directly with Air Arabia before travelling, as schedules and operational arrangements may change.

Which airlines are resuming Dubai flights?

Dubai is preparing for the winter travel rush, with several international carriers announcing plans to restore services in November and December. Some airlines have already resumed operations, while others are expected to return in the coming weeks.

Airlines scheduled to resume Dubai flights

• British Airways – November 3: Scheduled to restart daily flights between London Heathrow and Dubai.
• Lufthansa – November 25: Plans to resume five weekly flights each from Frankfurt and Munich to Dubai.
• SWISS – November 25: Scheduled to restore daily services between Zurich and Dubai.
• Eurowings – November 25: Plans to restart daily flights between Berlin and Dubai.
• Austrian Airlines – December 12: Scheduled to resume Vienna–Dubai services, operating five times a week.

Airlines that have already resumed Dubai services

• Philippine Airlines – October 21: Returned to Dubai International Airport, joining Cebu Pacific on the Dubai–Manila route. Both airlines operate four weekly flights.
• Air Astana: Restored Dubai connections with Kazakhstan, including services to Almaty.
• Aegean Airlines: Resumed flights between Athens and Dubai.

Dubai is also expected to have up to 36 weekly flights connecting the emirate with European destinations as more services return between late October and December.

Which airlines have suspended or postponed Dubai flights?

While international connections are gradually being restored, several airlines have extended their Dubai flight suspensions or delayed planned resumptions.

Airlines with extended Dubai flight suspensions

• Singapore Airlines: Flights SQ494 and SQ495 suspended until February 28, 2027.
• Cathay Pacific: Dubai services suspended until January 31, 2027.
• Air Canada: Dubai services suspended until the end of March 2027.
• Finnair: Dubai flights suspended for the 2026/27 winter season.
• KLM: Dubai services suspended until March 27, 2027.
• Korean Air: Dubai services suspended until further notice.
• Virgin Atlantic: No return to Dubai planned before 2027.

Airlines that have postponed their return

• ITA Airways: Dubai services remain suspended until November 30. Passengers should check with the airline for confirmation of its December schedule.
• Luxair: Its return to Dubai has been postponed to February 2027 at the earliest.

Saudi flight cancellations: Airline updates and travel alternatives

Several international carriers continue to adjust or suspend services to Saudi Arabia amid regional airspace restrictions. The latest updates include:

• IndiGo: Flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah cancelled until November 14.
• Air India and Air India Express: Riyadh and Dammam services suspended until November 14, while Jeddah flights remain suspended until October 31. Eligible passengers can rebook or request refunds.
• Akasa Air: Jeddah flights suspended until November 18 and Riyadh services until November 30. Passengers can opt for refunds or free rescheduling.
• Qatar Airways: Riyadh suspension ran until October 25, while Jeddah services have been reduced to four daily flights. Dammam remains suspended.
• Oman Air: Riyadh flights suspended until October 31.
• SalamAir: Riyadh and Dammam services cancelled until October 31.
• Air France: Riyadh flights suspended until November 14.
• British Airways: Limited Riyadh services, with one daily flight, scheduled to resume on November 3. Jeddah services have been discontinued.
• Cathay Pacific: Riyadh flights suspended until January 31, 2027.
• Pakistan International Airlines: Riyadh flights temporarily suspended, with no resumption date announced.
• Delta Air Lines: Launch of the Atlanta–Riyadh route postponed until March 2027.
• Lufthansa: Riyadh flights suspended until November 18 and Dammam services until November 30. Eurowings plans to resume Jeddah flights on November 12.
• Philippine Airlines: Riyadh flights PR654 and PR655 suspended until November 29.
• Scoot: Singapore–Jeddah flights cancelled until December 2.
• Gulf Air: Has resumed operations at Riyadh Airport.
• ITA Airways: Riyadh flights cancelled until November 18.
• KLM: Riyadh and Dammam services cancelled until November 27.
• Kuwait Airways: Riyadh flights remain cancelled until airport operations resume.
• Riyadh Air: Some Riyadh flights cancelled until November 5. Eligible passengers travelling up to November 7 can access temporary travel flexibility.
• Singapore Airlines: Launch of its non-stop Riyadh service postponed until March 28, 2027.
• SriLankan Airlines: Riyadh flights cancelled until November 1.

Saudi airlines: Alternative airport arrangements

• flyadeal: Riyadh services have been temporarily shifted to Qassim Airport (ELQ), with bus transfers available from Riyadh Bus Station.
• Saudia: Riyadh flights are operating through Qassim Airport, with bus transfers between the city and airport.

Services for travellers at Riyadh airport

• 24-hour assistance: King Khalid International Airport offers an ‘Ask Me’ service across all terminals.
• Luggage storage: Storage is available for up to 15 days at the Lost & Found and Baggage offices in the domestic and international terminals.

Alternative travel options

• Road travel: Travellers stranded in Saudi Arabia can explore road routes to neighbouring GCC countries.
• Intercity buses: Check available Saudi intercity bus services for regional connections.
• SAR trains: Passengers travelling between Riyadh and other cities can check Saudi Arabia’s railway network for available services.

What UAE passengers need to know

Passengers travelling through the UAE on November 3 are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Delays and cancellations continue to affect services at Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Sharjah International Airport.

British Airways is scheduled to resume London–Dubai flights today, marking another step in the gradual return of international services ahead of the winter travel season.

Several airlines, including Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, flydubai, flynas, SpiceJet and Pakistan International Airlines, have reported schedule changes or cancellations across regional and international routes.

The situation remains fluid, and passengers should check directly with their airlines for the latest updates, rebooking options and departure times. Allow extra time for airport procedures and travel only after confirming flight arrangements.