All flights suspended and cancelled listed as airlines axe routes despite Trump's 'ceasefire'
For the latest updates on the planes that have been cancelled, diverted, or suspended, read our round-up on all the planned flights that have been affected by the conflict.
A spate of airlines, both leading and budget carriers, have suspended their scheduled flights in the Middle East despite a declared ceasefire between Iran and Israel by Donald Trump. At the time of writing fierce fighting was still taking place in Iraq with US bases being hit by unidentified assailants, bases located in Qatar had recently been bombed by Iran, and Tehran officials were warning of expected Israeli attacks.
Earlier on Monday, the stakes were only heightened as Iran hit back following Donald Trump's assertion that the US executed a "very successful" airstrike on three nuclear sites in Iran during the weekend. The initial attack by Israel on Tehran took place on June 13, forming part of an extensive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, prompting ongoing reciprocal bombardments.
As a result, multiple airlines have now judged the risk too great to operate commercial aircraft over certain regions in the Middle East, given the alarming developments.
Here's a roster of all the known cancelled services at the time of reporting, categorised by airline – it's worth noting that this information could change abruptly, so it's advised to confirm with the air carrier if you suspect your flight might be impacted.
Aegean Airlines
Regarding Aegean Airlines, Greece's premier airline has nixed all travel to and from Tel Aviv until the early hours of July 12, and all trips to and from Beirut, Amman, and Erbil until the morning landings of June 28, according to its latest update on X/Twitter.
Passengers affected by these cancellations are entitled to request a refund, obtain a credit voucher, or rearrange their journey for a subsequent date, reports the Mirror.
Aeroflot
Similarly, Aeroflot, Russia's flagship airline, reported the cessation of its Moscow to Tehran flights and adjustments to more routes in the region.
Air Astana
Kazakhstan's Air Astana has called off flights to Dubai and Doha scheduled for Monday (June 23) due to the "escalation of conflict in the Middle East", stating it will "closely monitor" the situation. The airline assured passengers affected by the suspended flights that they would be offered a full refund or free rebooking for alternative travel dates.
airBaltic
Latvia's airBaltic announced that all flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 30 had been cancelled.
Air Canada
Air Canada released a statement saying: "Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East, and as a precautionary measure, Air Canada is temporarily suspending its daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai as of June 18, 2025. The suspension is in effect up to and including July 3, 2025, at which time it may be further extended following a safety assessment in consultation with government and other authorities.It added: " It also advised: "If your itinerary is affected, we will send you an email with more information about your options," urging customers who used a travel advisor to contact them directly.
Air Europa
Spain's Air Europa revealed that it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31.
Air France
Air France confirmed it will suspend its services to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until at least Tuesday (June 24) due to the conflict.
The airline will also extend its suspension of the route to Tel Aviv, in Israel, which has been repeatedly targeted by Iran's airstrikes. A spokesperson stated: "Due to the current situation, the airline has decided to cancel its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until Tuesday, June 24th inclusive."
Additionally, it mentioned that customers whose flights have been cancelled have already been informed and that "they can change their trip free of charge or request a credit note or a full refund if they no longer travel."
Air India
Air India announced on Monday (June 23) that it has suspended flights over Middle Eastern airspace following Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq and Qatar.
Air India Express
India's low-budget carrier, Air India Express, confirmed that it had already diverted and cancelled flights on affected routes in the Middle East. A spokesperson added: "As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and suspension of Qatar airspace, Air India Express has diverted our Doha-bound flight from Kochi to Muscat and returned our flight bound from Kannur."
American Airlines
American Airlines has suspended its only Middle East route - the daily service between Philadelphia and Doha, Qatar. The airline previously noted: "American Airlines has made adjustments to its Doha, Qatar (DOH) operation, temporarily suspending flights between DOH and Philadelphia (PHL) until Sunday, June 22. "We will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation further as needed."
No immediate resumption has been confirmed.
Azerbaijan Airlines
The Azeri airline announced it has suspended flights to and from both Tel Aviv and Tabriz in Iran until 30 June, due to "recent developments in the Middle East and the closure of airspace by several countries.
Bluebird Airways
The Greek airline has cancelled all flights to and from Israel until 30 June, pending a reassessment of the security situation in the Middle East.
British Airways
The UK's largest airline cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Doha on 22 June but are set to resume today (23 June), albeit with ongoing monitoring and flexible rebooking options for affected passengers through to 6 July. Also suspended flights to Bahrain until 30 June
A spokesperson for British Airways stated on Sunday: "As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority.
""We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation. " BA passengers with bookings to Dubai and Doha between now and Tuesday 24 June can postpone their trips up to 4 July by calling the airline.
Delta Airlines
The US carrier indicated that travel to, from or through Tel Aviv may be impacted between 12 June and 31 August.EasyJet Low-cost carrier Wizz Air has prolonged the suspension of its flights to and from Israel until June 30. Initially, flights were suspended until the end of October last year, before being extended to March and again until the current deadline.
EgyptAir
Egypt's national carrier has confirmed that it is cancelling all flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil (in Kurdistan) until further notice. Affected passengers have been advised to review their bookings by contacting EgyptAir's customer service centre.
El Al and Sundor
Israel's El Al and Sundor airlines have cancelled all flights until June 27.
In a statement, El Al, which owns the airlines, said: "Following developments in the security situation and according to the state's decision, EL AL and Sundor's regular flight schedule is cancelled through June 27, 2025.
""Additionally, EL AL and Sundor flights scheduled to depart through July 15, 2025, have been closed for new bookings in the booking systems until the security situation becomes clearer, and with the aim of providing solutions for passengers whose flights were cancelled. "
Ethiopian Airlines
A statement on X dated June 16th disclosed: "Ethiopian Airlines would like to inform its esteemed passengers that due to operational considerations, all flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Tel Aviv (TLV) in both directions have been suspended until 22 June 2025.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and kindly request affected passengers to contact the nearest Ethiopian Airlines ticket office.
The airline further noted: "We will provide updates as new information becomes available," but has not released any additional details regarding further cancellations."
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways has also taken measures by halting all flights from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv up to and including July 15. The carrier stated: "As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority.
"The airline is actively reaching out to its customers to inform them about their options amidst the evolving circumstances.
Emirates
Meanwhile, Emirates has made the decision to temporarily suspend all flights to Iran and Iraq, affecting those travelling via Dubai, until Monday, June 30.Passengers booked for these destinations have been warned by the airline that they "will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice."
Finnair
Finnair announced: "Due to the heightened safety situation in the Middle East, we are suspending flights to Doha and cancelling all flights from June 19 to June 30, 2025, as well as flight AY1982 on July 1, 2025. We will contact all Finnair customers personally about the cancellations.
"The airline stated that flights are cancelled 48 hours prior to the original departure date to offer the best possible alternative flights, but due to regional tensions, customers travelling to or from Doha will not be rerouted.Finnair also confirmed that none of its flights are currently passing through Iraqi, Iranian, Syrian, or Israeli airspace.
Flydubai
Meanwhile, Flydubai has temporarily halted flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria until June 30.Iberia Express has also suspended flights to and from Israel until at least June 30.
Indigo
Indian carrier Indigo stated on X/Twitter: "In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East, some of our flights may experience delays or diversions. These adjustments are being made to ensure operations remain within safe and compliant airspace.
"We recommend checking your flight status regularly. If your flight is impacted, alternate options can be easily explored through our website. We continue to monitor the situation closely in coordination with the relevant authorities. We appreciate your patience and understanding."
Iraqi Airways
Iraqi Airways has put a halt on flights from Amman in Jordan to the Iraqi port city of Basra until June 25, with services expected to recommence on the morning of June 26. The airline issued a statement on Monday (June 23): "Due to the current regional situation, we inform Iraqi citizens in Amman who wish to travel to Basra that our company will operate a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to Basra International Airport."
Israir
Israir has confirmed the cancellation of all its flights to and from Israel up to June 30 and has ceased selling tickets for flights up to and including July 7.
Ita Airways
Ita Airways, the Italian carrier, has announced an extension of its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, which now includes two flights originally scheduled for August 1, with the suspension lasting until July 31.
KLM
The Dutch airline has stated that all flights to and from Tel Aviv have been cancelled "until further notice," following an initial suspension that was to last at least until July 1. The airline also noted potential disruptions to some flights to, from, or via Beirut until June 29, adding, "We assess on a daily basis whether it's safe and responsible to operate," according to a spokesperson.
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways has halted all flights departing from Kuwait on June 23, with a statement on their Twitter saying: "Due to developments in the region, flights departing from Kuwait have been suspended.
""The weather conditions are being monitored and evaluated. Any updates will be announced in this regard. We hope everyone will follow the news from the official channels of Kuwait Airways. We ask God to protect Kuwait and its people from all harm."
Their decision came after airspace closures by Qatar and Bahrain during Iran's strike on the Al Udeid US military base in Doha.
Lufthansa Group
Meanwhile, Lufthansa Group has also announced a suspension of its Middle Eastern routes including flights to Tel Aviv and Tehran until July 31; to Amman and Erbil until July 11; and to Beirut until June 30. This affects various carriers under their banner, such as Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Swiss.
Pegasus
Turkish airline Pegasus had to cancel flights to Iran up to June 30 and to Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan up to June 23.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
Pakistan's flag carrier, has put a hold on services to several Middle East destinations like Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Dubai without specifying when these might continue. "In view emerging situation in the Gulf region, #PIA is temporarily suspending its flights to #Doha, #Kuwait, #Bahrain and #Dubai," a tweet read on Monday (June 23) evening.
Passengers have been advised to contact the airline for further information or to rebook an alternative flight.
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways issued a statement: "Effective 22 June, 2025: To ensure connectivity and minimise disruption, Qatar Airways has rescheduled a number of flights over the coming weeks in order to preserve the integrity, reliability and resilience of the airline's global network.
The airline confirmed it had temporarily cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq and Syria due to the current situation in the region. It added: "The affected airports in Iran include Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), Mashhad Airport (MHD), Shiraz Airport (SYZ).
"In Iraq, the affected airports are Baghdad Airport (BGW), Erbil Airport (EBL), Basra Airport (BSR), Sulaymaniyah Airport (ISU), Najaf Airport (NJF). In Syria, the affected airport is Damascus International Airport (DAM)."
SalamAir
Oman's budget carrier SalamAir announced that it has cancelled all flights to Iran, Iraq and Azerbaijan up to and including June 30. "Passengers connecting through Muscat with final destinations of Iran, Iraq or Azerbaijan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice," the airline added.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines has announced the cancellation of all flights between Singapore and Dubai until 25 June, following "a security assessment of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East."
Tarom
Romania's leading airline, Tarom, has suspended all commercial flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman until 24 June.
Transavia
KLM's budget airline, has cancelled flights to and from Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon until at least 30 June, with the Tel Aviv route closed until 7 September.
TUS Airways
The Cypriot airline has cancelled all its flights to and from Israel scheduled up to and including 24 June. Flights set for departure between 25 and 30 June are currently not available for sale, pending further developments.
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has cancelled all flights to Baghdad, Damascus and Tehran up to and including 30 June.
United Airlines
United Airlines has put on hold its daily flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai, following its suspension of all flights to the Tel Aviv Airport last week. The decision was "due to conflict in the region," according to CBS, but no date has been given for when flights between the two destinations will resume.
Wizz Air
The budget airline has stated that it is avoiding overflying Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace until further notice.
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