13-06-2025
UAE airlines suspend, cancel flights amid airspace closures and ongoing regional situation
13 June 2025 18:33
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Dozens of flights were cancelled across Middle Eastern airports on Friday following Israeli airstrikes on military and nuclear-related sites in Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Syria closed their is a list of cancelled flights by UAE airlines:
Etihad Airways
A statement issued by Abu Dhabi-based carrier, Etihad Airways, said that it is experiencing disruption to several services across the region due to airspace closures and the ongoing regional situation. As a result, select flights have been cancelled or 13:EY595 / EY596, EY593 / EY594, and EY597 / EY598 between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Tel Aviv (TLV) – CancelledEY590 from Amman (AMM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) – is experiencing an extended delayJune 14:- EY595 / EY596 between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv – currently scheduled to operate but may be subject to delay- EY589 from Abu Dhabi to Amman – currently scheduled to operate but may be subject to delayIn addition, Etihad is re-routing a number of flights in response to restricted airspace in parts of the Middle transiting through Abu Dhabi to connect to cancelled flights will not be accepted for travel from their point of remains a developing situation and is likely to cause some disruption and delays over the coming days. Etihad is continuously monitoring airspace and security updates in close coordination with the relevant guests are being assisted with alternative travel arrangements.
EmiratesDue to the current situation, the following Emirates flights to/from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iran are cancelled: June 13:- EK945/EK946 : Dubai – Basra ‑ Dubai- EK943/EK944: Dubai ‑ Baghdad – Dubai- EK979/EK978: Dubai – Tehran – Dubai- EK980: Tehran ‑ Dubai- EK903/EK904: Dubai – Amman ‑ Dubai- EK905/EK906: Dubai – Amman – Dubai- EK957/EK958: Dubai – Beirut – Dubai- EK953/EK954: Dubai – Beirut – DubaiJune 14:- EK977/EK978: Dubai – Tehran – Dubai- EK971/EK972: Dubai‑Tehran ‑Dubai- EK979/EK980: Dubai‑Tehran‑Dubai- EK943/EK944: Dubai – Baghdad – DubaiJune 15:- EK977/EK978: Dubai – Tehran – Dubai- EK979/EK980: Dubai‑Tehran‑Dubai- EK945/EK946: Dubai – Basra – Dubai- EK941/EK942: Dubai – Baghdad ‑ DubaiCustomers connecting through Dubai with final their destination in Iraq, Iran, Jordan and Lebanon will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice. Customers departing or arriving at Dubai International Airport are also advised to check their flight status on for the latest information.
flydubai Dubai-based flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from the following countries until June 15, 2025: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Passengers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in any of the above countries will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further also request all customers to ensure their contact details are up to date via Manage Booking on our website to receive timely notifications. Passengers departing from or arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB) are encouraged to check their flight status on for the latest updates.
The airlines apologised for the inconvenience caused and were closely monitoring the situation, with the safety of our passengers, crew, and operations remaining their highest priority.
