UAE airports open but expect flight delays and cancellations due to regional tensions
UAE airports remain open and operational this evening, but travellers should be prepared for delays, cancellations and last-minute changes as airlines continue to monitor the regional security situation.
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- Transport · UAE
- What to do
- Passengers should check their airline's website or app before travelling to the airport, monitor SMS and email notifications for schedule changes, allow extra time for check-in and security procedures, and contact the airline if a flight is cancelled.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports reported disruptions on Friday, with some flights delayed or cancelled. Passengers are being advised to check with their airline before leaving for the airport and to allow extra time for their journey. flydubai has suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv following the September 30 incident involving flight FZ1073, which was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. The aviation situation remains uneven, with some flights operating normally while others have been delayed or cancelled. Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel amid concerns over the conflict and possible disruption to Gulf energy supplies. For UAE residents, the main issues to watch over the coming days are flight disruptions, regional security alerts, fuel and oil prices, shipping costs and developments around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Reported by: Gulf News 2 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Passengers should check their airline's website or app before travelling to the airport, monitor SMS and email notifications for schedule changes, allow extra time for check-in and security procedures, and contact the airline if a flight is cancelled.
Who reported this?
Gulf News (UAE).
When was it announced?
2 Oct 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Gulf News: https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/what-uae-residents-need-to-know-about-the-us-iran-standoff-this-evening-2-1.500696442
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