DXB flight cancellations: Flights to Iran, Iraq and more suspended further
Travellers flying out of Dubai International Airport could face delays and cancellations as multiple regional routes continue to be disrupted.
Passengers have been asked to check ahead with their airline prior to travelling to Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
Following a temporary closure of UAE airspace on Monday June 23, Dubai Airports shared a post on X on Tuesday June 24, notifying travellers that although the airspace has reopened, there is still some disruption.
It was announced that flights from Dubai airports may be impacted, especially to India.
The post on X read: 'Due to regional airspace closures, flights from DXB and DWC – Al Maktoum International may be impacted.
'Please check with your airline for the latest updates before heading to the airport, especially for guests travelling to India.'
UPDATE ⚠️ Due to regional airspace closures, flights from DXB and DWC – Al Maktoum International may be impacted. Please check with your airline for the latest updates before heading to the airport, especially for guests travelling to India.
— DXB (@DXB) June 24, 2025
DXB-based airlines Emirates and flydubai have cancelled flights following the closure of airspace over parts of the region.
Emirates has cancelled all flights both to and from Tehran in Iran until and including Saturday July 5.
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Emirates flights to the Iraqi city of Baghdad will recommence on Tuesday July 1, and flights to Basra will follow on Wednesday July 2.
On Saturday June 14, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged all UAE nationals, residents and visitors to contact airlines directly for the latest updates on flight schedules.
Important Notice from #UAEMoFA to UAE nationals, residents, and visitors regarding flight schedules. #Twajudi pic.twitter.com/OVwQfc1mnu
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) June 14, 2025
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Emirates cancels DXB flights to Iraq and Iran
The airline has cancelled all flights both to and from Tehran in Iran until and including Saturday July 5.
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Emirates flights to the Iraqi city of Baghdad will recommence on Tuesday July 1, and flights to Basra will follow on Wednesday July 2.
Emirates passengers with connecting flights through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq, Iran or with onwards flydubai connections to suspended destinations will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.
Emirates has advised its customers to contact travel agents or their local office for rebooking options.
Anyone departing or arriving at DXB has been advised to check their flight status for the latest information.
A statement on the Emirates website apologised for any inconvenience.
The statement said: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers. We continue to closely monitor developments.
'The safety of our passengers, employees and operations will always be our top priority.'
flydubai suspends flights to Iran and St Petersburg
(Credit: flydubai)
flydubai has confirmed that flights to St. Petersburg in Russia and Iran remain suspended but that the majority of routes are back up and running.
An online statement, updated on Monday June 30, confirmed that flydubai flights to St. Petersburg will resume from Wednesday July 2. All other flights to Russia are operating.
Flights to Iran, with the exception of Mashbad, will remain suspended until Saturday July 5.
flydubai has resumed flights to Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
In an online statement, the airline said it continues to monitor the situation and will amend the schedule when required.
The statement said: 'We continue to monitor the situation closely and amend our schedule as required, adding more capacity or revisions where necessary.'
UAE airspace temporarily closed in June
Dubai Airports has resumed full operations at its airports in the emirate following a temporary precautionary pause. The safety and wellbeing of all travellers and aviation staff remain the highest priority.
While Dubai Airports is working with airlines to ensure flights operate…
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 23, 2025
Just before midnight on Monday June 23, Dubai Media Office announced that Dubai airports had resumed 'full operations at its airports in the emirate' following a 'temporary precautionary pause' overnight'.
The alert reassured that safety and wellbeing of all travellers and aviation staff remain the highest priority.
Dubai International Airport is working with airlines to ensure flights operate according to schedule, some flights may experience delays or cancellations.
Dubai Media Office urged travellers to 'stay informed by checking regularly with their airlines for the latest updates.'
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