Emirates has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on October 2 and 3. A statement on their website confirmed that customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in these countries will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.
In addition to the cancellations to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan, the airline has also cancelled several other flights on October 2, including:
- EK 837/838: Dubai – Bahrain – Dubai
- EK 855/856: Dubai – Kuwait – Dubai
- EK 31/32: Dubai – London Heathrow – Dubai
- EK 866/867: Dubai – Muscat – Dubai
Impacted customers are advised to contact their booking agents for alternative travel options or reach out to Emirates directly if they booked through the airline. Passengers arriving or departing from Dubai International Airport should also check their flight status on the Emirates website for the most current information.
Similarly, flydubai has faced disruptions due to the temporary closure of airspace on the evening of October 1. A spokesperson confirmed that flight FZ 143 to Amman International Airport (AMM) and FZ 157 to Ankara International Airport (ESB) returned to Dubai. Furthermore, flydubai flights to Jordan, Iraq, Israel, and Iran (excluding Bandar Abbas, Kish, and Lar) have been cancelled for October 2 and 3. Passengers connecting to these destinations will not be accepted for onward travel.
Flydubai continues to monitor the situation closely and adjust its flight schedule accordingly. Passengers are encouraged to check their flight status on the flydubai website for the latest updates.
Etihad Airways has also stated that it is re-routing several of its flights on Wednesday in response to the airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East. Both Emirates and flydubai remain in contact with the relevant authorities to stay updated on developments in the region.
