Air Canada extends Dubai flight suspension to March 2027

Air Canada has extended the cancellation of its flights to and from Dubai until the end of March 2027 because of the situation in the Middle East. The Canadian national carrier originally suspended flights to and from Dubai on March 2, following geopolitical tensions. The airline subsequently extended the suspension several times. Its September 24 update now states that Dubai flights will remain cancelled until the end of March 2027.

Meanwhile, many international airlines are preparing to restart services in the final months of 2026. Air Astana, Philippine Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Wizz Air, Singapore Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Austrian Airlines and Air France have announced return dates for Dubai or Abu Dhabi services between October and December 2026. Other carriers including Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, Luxair, Finnair and Virgin Atlantic are among those whose Dubai return plans extend into 2027.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has previously said some foreign airlines were experiencing difficulty securing insurance for operations in the region. Passengers booked on affected services should check directly with their airline, as announced restart dates remain subject to operational and security assessments.