UAE flights face delays and cancellations at DXB, Abu Dhabi as tensions persist
Travellers have been advised to check their individual flight status before leaving for the airport as schedules remain subject to change.
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UAE travellers face another day of flight disruption. Multiple departures from Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi were delayed on Sunday as airlines adjust schedules amid heightened regional tensions. Several flydubai and Air Arabia services were cancelled. Airlines including Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are advising passengers to check flight status before leaving for the airport. Specific cancellations include flydubai flights to Erbil, Abha, Tel Aviv, Entebbe, Muscat, and Karachi. Most delays affected flights to Saudi Arabia, India, and Ethiopia. The UAE has suspended all Iranian airline flights until further notice. Passengers are advised to arrive at least four hours early and use online check-in.
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Reported by: Gulf News 4 Oct 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Gulf News →
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