UAE flight updates today: Complete list of cancellations, delays and airport announcements for October 31

UAE airports prepare for winter travel rush as airlines resume services.

UAE airports are preparing for a busier winter travel season as international airlines gradually reinstate services and increase flight frequencies. Scheduled departing seat capacity across the country’s airports has climbed to 7.2 million in October, a 23 per cent increase compared with June. More routes between Dubai and Europe are also expected to resume between late October and December.

However, regional tensions and airspace restrictions continue to disrupt some operations, with several airlines extending flight suspensions or delaying their planned returns.

Airlines planning to resume Dubai services in November:

• British Airways: Scheduled to restart Dubai flights on November 3.
• Lufthansa: Has pushed its return to November 25, after previously planning to resume services in October.
• SWISS: Its planned October 25 restart has been postponed, with a new date yet to be announced.
• Eurowings: Its planned November 1 return has been delayed, with no revised date confirmed.
• ITA Airways: Services to Dubai remain suspended until November 30.

Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for the latest flight schedules, rebooking arrangements and refund information, as planned dates may change.

Singapore Airlines extends suspension of Dubai flights

Singapore Airlines has extended the suspension of flights SQ494 and SQ495 between Singapore and Dubai until February 28, 2027, citing the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The carrier has also warned that other services could be disrupted.

Passengers holding bookings on the affected flights are entitled to a full refund.

UAE airports prepare for a stronger winter travel season

UAE airports are gearing up for increased passenger traffic during the winter months, with scheduled departing seat capacity reaching 7.2 million in October. This represents a 23 per cent rise from June.

Dubai International Airport accounts for 4.6 million seats, while Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi has 1.7 million and Sharjah International Airport has 840,000.

Emirates is offering 3.1 million seats this month. Meanwhile, flydubai has recorded the biggest capacity increase among major UAE carriers, with its available seats rising 27.5 per cent since June to 1.1 million.

International connectivity is also improving, with as many as 36 weekly flights between Dubai and Europe expected to return from late October through December. Services to Athens and Manila are also being reinstated.

Nevertheless, regional tensions and airspace restrictions continue to affect certain routes. Travellers departing from or connecting through Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah should confirm their flight status with their airline before heading to the airport.

Middle East: Latest regional developments

• Saudi Arabia: Air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a drone over the Riyadh region on Saturday. Debris fell, but no injuries were reported. The drone’s origin has not been established.
• Houthis: Saudi-led coalition forces reported attempted drone attacks targeting several regions of Saudi Arabia. The Houthis denied carrying out attacks against the Kingdom.
• Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed that four oil tankers caught fire after striking mines while travelling along routes Tehran described as unauthorised.
• Oman: Authorities evacuated 25 crew members from the Panama-flagged vessel RITI after it caught fire in an attack.
• Maritime security: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that another vessel south of Iran’s Lavan Island was struck by an unidentified projectile. All crew members were safe.
• US military: US Central Command said its forces had cleared the internationally recognised primary shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines.

Iran flight status: Services remain suspended

Flights operated by Iranian airlines between the UAE and Iran remain suspended until further notice. The restrictions include Iran Airtour services to and from Dubai.

Passengers with affected bookings should contact their airline or travel agent for the latest information on cancellations, alternative arrangements and refunds.

Tel Aviv flights: Emirates-flydubai codeshare services remain suspended

Emirates codeshare services operated with flydubai to and from Tel Aviv remain suspended until further notice. The suspension follows the September 30 security incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.

Passengers affected by the suspension should contact Emirates, flydubai or their travel agent for updated booking details and alternative travel arrangements.

Dubai flights today: Cancellations and delays

Passengers travelling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are experiencing cancellations and delays on Saturday, October 31, according to the latest airport flight-status information.

Several inbound services from Russia, India and Saudi Arabia have been affected. Departures to destinations including Mumbai, Krasnodar and New Delhi are also reporting schedule changes.

Dubai flight arrivals

The latest arrival information lists cancellations involving flights from Zurich, Mumbai, Dammam, Samara and Riyadh.

Cancelled arrivals include:

• Swiss flight LX242 from Zurich (ZRH), scheduled to arrive at 10.25pm at Terminal 1.
• SpiceJet flight SG5060 A from Mumbai (BOM), scheduled for 6.25pm at Terminal 1.
• flydubai flight FZ870 from Dammam (DMM), scheduled for 2.40pm at Terminal 2.
• flydubai flight FZ996 from Samara (KUF), scheduled for 6.55am at Terminal 2.
• flydubai flight FZ848 from Riyadh (RUH), scheduled for 12.50pm at Terminal 2.
• flydubai flight FZ884 from Dammam (DMM), scheduled for 10.55am at Terminal 2.

Delayed arrivals include:

• Aeroflot flight SU540 from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), now expected at 8.42pm, instead of 4.50pm, at DWC.
• flydubai flight FZ998 from Yekaterinburg (SVX), now due at 6.10pm, rather than 1.45pm.
• Pobeda flight DP991 from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO), now expected at 3.22pm, instead of 2.35pm, at DWC.
• Air India Express flight IX389 from Kozhikode (CCJ), now scheduled for 12.53pm, instead of 11.35am.
• Aeroflot flight SU524 from Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), now expected at 12.52pm, rather than 9.10am.
• flydubai flight FZ502 from Dhaka (DAC), now due at 12.39pm, instead of 11.55am.
• S7 Airlines flight S75785 from Novosibirsk (OVB), now expected at 12.33pm, rather than 11.45am.
• flydubai flight FZ740 from Ashgabat (ASB), now scheduled for 12.18pm, instead of 11.25am.
• flydubai flight FZ8400 from Kathmandu (KTM), now expected at 11.56am, rather than 11am.
• Uzbekistan Airways flight HY333 from Tashkent (TAS), now due at 11.58am, instead of 11am.
• flydubai flight FZ1240 from Almaty (ALA), now expected at 11.29am, rather than 9.45am.
• flydubai flights FZ988 and FZ952 A from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) are also delayed.
• Air India flight AI929 from New Delhi (DEL), now expected at 10.52am, instead of 10.15am.
• flydubai flight FZ778 from Dushanbe (DYU), now scheduled for 9.59am, rather than 8.35am.

Dubai flight departures

Departures from Dubai are also reporting delays and schedule changes, with services to destinations in India and Russia among those affected.

Delayed departures include:

• SpiceJet flight SG5114 to Mumbai (BOM), initially scheduled for 1am, has been rescheduled to 9.55am.
• Aeroflot flight SU769 to Krasnodar (KRR), originally due at 7.55am, is now listed for 11.55am.
• Azimuth Airlines flight A43088 to Krasnodar (KRR), scheduled for 7.35am, is now showing a departure time of 1pm.

Other departures listed on the airport’s flight-status board include:

• Air India Express flight IX390 to Kozhikode (CCJ), scheduled for 1pm.
• My Freighter Airlines flight C6352 to Tashkent (TAS), scheduled for 12.20pm.
• SpiceJet flight SG5106 to New Delhi (DEL), scheduled for 9.50am.
• SpiceJet flight SG5114 A to Mumbai (BOM), scheduled for 7.25pm.
• Ariana Afghan Airlines flight FG402 to Kabul (KBL), listed for 5am on October 31, with an updated time of 2.50am on November 1.
• Aeroflot flights SU537 and SU541 to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), scheduled for 7.10pm and 5.50pm, respectively.

Note: Not all the departures listed above are marked as delayed or cancelled in the supplied airport information. Passengers should consult the live airport board for the latest status.

Abu Dhabi flight arrivals: Etihad services report delays

Several Etihad Airways flights arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH) are delayed on Saturday, October 31. The affected services include flights from Tel Aviv, Athens, Krabi and Casablanca.

Delayed arrivals include:

• Tel Aviv (TLV): Flight EY596, initially scheduled for 11.55am, is now expected at 12.30pm. Codeshare services MU4542, LY9606 and HM5325 are also affected.
• Tel Aviv (TLV): Flight EY610, originally due at 11.15am, is now expected at 1.10pm. Codeshare flights MU3620, LY9613 and HM5333 are also affected.
• Athens (ATH): Flight EY188, scheduled for 1.05pm, is now expected at 1.40pm. Codeshare services JU8716 and GA9115 are also affected.
• Krabi (KBV): Flight EY423, originally scheduled for 12.35pm, is now expected at 2.05pm.
• Casablanca (CMN): Flight EY758, initially due at 7.45pm, is now expected at 8.40pm. Codeshare flights MU4374, KU6812 and AT9282 are also affected.

Abu Dhabi departures: The latest flight-status updates have not listed any departure cancellations or delays so far.

Passengers should verify their flight details directly with their airline before heading to the airport.

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi services to three Saudi cities

Etihad Airways has cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and three Saudi Arabian cities — Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah — until Thursday, November 5, amid ongoing regional disruption.

The airline confirmed that all services between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, as well as Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, have been cancelled during this period.

The following flights between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah have also been cancelled:

• EY601: Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
• EY602: Jeddah to Abu Dhabi
• EY603: Abu Dhabi to Jeddah
• EY604: Jeddah to Abu Dhabi

Etihad said the situation remains fluid and further schedule changes cannot be ruled out. Passengers have been advised to check their flight status on the airline’s website before travelling.

Etihad flight to Krabi delayed following weather diversion

Etihad flight EY422 from Abu Dhabi to Krabi was diverted to Phuket International Airport on October 30 because of unfavourable weather conditions at Krabi International Airport.

The diversion also affected the return service, EY423, scheduled to operate from Krabi to Abu Dhabi on October 31.

Etihad apologised for the inconvenience and said its teams were helping affected passengers with alternative travel arrangements.

According to the airline’s latest flight-status information on October 31, EY423 had departed behind schedule, while the outbound EY422 service from Abu Dhabi to Krabi was listed as scheduled.

Emirates flights today: Cancellations affect Saudi Arabia routes

Emirates has listed cancellations on several flights between Dubai and Saudi Arabia, including services to Dammam and Riyadh. Flights connecting Dubai with Jeddah show a combination of cancelled and scheduled services, while flights to and from Medina are listed as scheduled or already arrived.

Dubai–Dammam flights

Emirates has cancelled the following services between Dubai and Dammam:

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

Dubai–Riyadh flights

The following Emirates 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’ Dubai–Jeddah schedule includes both cancelled and operating services.

Dubai to Jeddah:

• EK801: Cancelled.
• EK805: Scheduled to arrive at 9.20am.
• EK803: Scheduled.

Jeddah to Dubai:

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

Dubai–Medina flights

Services between Dubai and Medina are listed as scheduled or have already reached their destinations.

Dubai to Medina:

• EK807: Arrived.
• EK2537: Scheduled to arrive at 9.40am.
• EK809: Scheduled.

Medina to Dubai:

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

Passengers are advised to check the Emirates website for the latest flight information before leaving for the airport, as schedules and operating status may change.

flydubai flight status: Saudi Arabia routes, cancellations and latest updates

flydubai services between Dubai and several Saudi Arabian cities are showing a combination of scheduled, estimated, arrived and in-flight statuses. However, a number of flights connecting Dubai with Dammam, Riyadh and Abha have been cancelled amid regional disruption.

Dubai–Saudi Arabia flights: Scheduled and estimated services

Medina (MED)

• Dubai to Medina: FZ8387 and FZ897 – estimated; FZ827 – scheduled.
• Medina to Dubai: FZ828 – arrived; FZ8388 – scheduled; FZ898 – estimated.

Ha’il (HAS)

• Dubai to Ha’il: FZ925 – estimated.
• Ha’il to Dubai: FZ926 – scheduled.

Gassim (ELQ)

• Dubai to Gassim: FZ871 – scheduled.
• Gassim to Dubai: FZ872 – arrived.

Jeddah (JED)

• Dubai to Jeddah: FZ831 – arrived; FZ909 – estimated; FZ829 – scheduled.
• Jeddah to Dubai: FZ832 – in flight; FZ910 – estimated; FZ830 – scheduled.

flydubai cancellations on Saudi Arabia routes

The following services between Dubai and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled:

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Taif flights: Latest status

The October 31 flight-status update lists the following services to and from Taif:

• Dubai (DXB) to Taif (TIF): FZ873 – estimated.
• Taif (TIF) to Dubai (DXB): FZ874 – scheduled.

Saudi routes without available flight-status information

The October 28 update on flydubai’s website did not provide flight-status details for the following routes departing Dubai:

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

No status details were available for flights from Riyadh to Dubai either.

A lack of information on the flight-status page does not automatically indicate that a service has been cancelled or suspended. Passengers should contact flydubai or check their booking details to confirm their travel arrangements.

Air Arabia flights: Cancellations affect Sharjah and Abu Dhabi routes

Air Arabia has listed multiple cancellations on flights operating from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, affecting connections to Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Kuwait and several other destinations.

The latest flight-status updates also indicate that some services have arrived late or ahead of schedule.

Abu Dhabi flights: Cancellations

The following Air Arabia Abu Dhabi services are listed as cancelled:

Abu Dhabi–Dhaka

• 3L063: Abu Dhabi to Dhaka – Cancelled.
• 3L064: Dhaka to Abu Dhabi – Cancelled.

Abu Dhabi–Cairo (Sphinx)

• 3L383: Abu Dhabi to Cairo – Cancelled.
• 3L384: Cairo to Abu Dhabi – Cancelled.

Abu Dhabi–Kuwait

• 3L020: Abu Dhabi to Kuwait – Cancelled.
• 3L021: Kuwait to Abu Dhabi – Cancelled.

Abu Dhabi–Tashkent

• 3L763: Abu Dhabi to Tashkent – Cancelled.
• 3L764: Tashkent to Abu Dhabi – Cancelled.

Sharjah flights: Cancellations and arrival updates

Air Arabia’s Sharjah flight-status board shows cancellations on several regional and international routes.

Sharjah–Dhaka

• G9514: Sharjah to Dhaka – Cancelled.
• G9515: Dhaka to Sharjah – Cancelled.

Sharjah–Cairo (Sphinx)

• G9343: Sharjah to Cairo – Cancelled.
• G9344: Cairo to Sharjah – Arrived late at 8.17am.

Sharjah–Nairobi

• G9708: Sharjah to Nairobi – Cancelled.
• G9709: Nairobi to Sharjah – Cancelled.

Sharjah–Kuwait

• G9068 and G9124: Sharjah to Kuwait – Cancelled.
• G9069 and G9125: Kuwait to Sharjah – Cancelled.

Sharjah–Abha

• G9195: Sharjah to Abha – Cancelled.
• G9196: Abha to Sharjah – Cancelled.

Sharjah–Dammam

• G9160, G9163 and G9167: Sharjah to Dammam – Cancelled.
• G9161, G9164 and G9168: Dammam to Sharjah – Cancelled.

Sharjah–Riyadh

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

Sharjah–Bangkok

• G9845: Sharjah to Bangkok – Cancelled.
• G9846: Bangkok to Sharjah – Arrived early at 10.06am.

Sharjah–Entebbe

• G9691: Sharjah to Entebbe – Cancelled.
• G9692: Entebbe to Sharjah – Cancelled.

Sharjah–London Gatwick

• G9267: Sharjah to London Gatwick – Cancelled.
• G9268: London Gatwick to Sharjah – Cancelled.

What Air Arabia passengers should know

Passengers departing from Abu Dhabi or Sharjah with Air Arabia should check their flight status on the airline’s website before travelling to the airport.

Schedules can change at short notice. Travellers should also contact the airline directly to confirm rebooking options and obtain further assistance.

Saudi flight cancellations: Airline updates and alternative travel options

Several international carriers continue to revise or suspend services to Saudi Arabia amid regional airspace restrictions. The following updates outline announced suspension periods and alternative arrangements.

• IndiGo: Flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah remain cancelled until November 14, 2026, because of regional airspace restrictions.
• Air India and Air India Express: Services to Riyadh and Dammam remain suspended until November 14, while Jeddah flights are suspended until October 31. Eligible passengers holding tickets issued on or before October 24 can choose flexible rebooking or a full refund.
• Akasa Air: Flights to Jeddah are suspended until November 10, while Riyadh services remain suspended until November 30. Affected passengers can request a full refund within seven days or reschedule without paying additional charges.
• Qatar Airways: Riyadh services were suspended through October 25. Flights to Jeddah have been reduced from seven to four daily, while Dammam services remain suspended.
• Oman Air: Flights to and from Riyadh remain suspended until October 31.
• SalamAir: Services connecting Riyadh and Dammam have been cancelled until October 31 amid regional security developments.
• Air France: Flights to and from Riyadh are suspended until November 14, 2026.
• British Airways: A limited Riyadh schedule, consisting of one daily flight, is expected to resume on November 3. The airline has discontinued its Jeddah services.
• Cathay Pacific: Riyadh flights remain suspended until January 31, 2027.
• Pakistan International Airlines (PIA): Services to Riyadh have been temporarily suspended, with no restart date announced.
• Delta Air Lines: The launch of its Atlanta–Riyadh route has been postponed until March 2027.
• Lufthansa: Riyadh services are suspended until November 18, while Dammam flights remain suspended through November 30. Eurowings is scheduled to restart Jeddah services on November 12.
• Philippine Airlines: Riyadh flights PR654 and PR655 remain suspended until November 29.
• Scoot: Services between Singapore and Jeddah have been cancelled until December 2.
• Gulf Air: Bahrain’s national carrier has resumed flights at Riyadh Airport.
• ITA Airways: Services to and from Riyadh remain cancelled until November 18.
• KLM: Flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam have been cancelled until November 27.
• Kuwait Airways: Riyadh services remain cancelled until operations resume at the airport.
• Riyadh Air: Some flights to and from Riyadh have been cancelled until November 5. Eligible passengers travelling up to November 7 can benefit from temporary travel flexibility. Customers who booked through travel agents should contact them directly for rebooking or refund assistance.
• Singapore Airlines: The launch of its direct Riyadh service has been postponed until March 28, 2027.
• SriLankan Airlines: Flights to and from Riyadh remain cancelled until November 1.

Saudi airlines: Alternative airport arrangements

• flyadeal: All Riyadh services have been temporarily transferred to Qassim Airport (ELQ). The airline is arranging bus transfers between Riyadh and Qassim Airport, departing from Riyadh Bus Station.
• Saudia: Flights serving Riyadh are operating through Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al Qassim (ELQ). Bus transfers are available between Riyadh and the alternative airport. Passengers should check their booking details for transfer arrangements.

Services available to travellers at Riyadh airport

• 24-hour passenger assistance: King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) provides an ‘Ask Me’ service across all terminals to respond to passenger enquiries and offer travel information.
• Luggage storage: Passengers can leave their bags for up to 15 days at the Lost & Found Office and Baggage Office in the domestic and international terminals.

Alternative travel options

• Road connections: Travellers stranded in Saudi Arabia can consider road journeys to neighbouring GCC countries.
• Intercity buses: Passengers can check available domestic bus services for connections between Saudi cities and nearby destinations.
• SAR trains: Travellers moving between Riyadh and other cities can explore services operated by Saudi Arabia’s railway network.

What passengers should know before travelling

Although the gradual return of international services is providing more options ahead of the winter travel season, cancellations and delays continue to affect several routes across the UAE and the wider region.

Passengers should check airline notifications and live airport updates before leaving for the airport, confirm their departure terminal and allow extra time for check-in and other airport procedures.

Anyone whose flight has been cancelled should contact the airline or travel agent to discuss available rebooking and refund arrangements.