en.Wedoany.com Reported - Several UAE airlines have adjusted some Gulf route flights due to regional conditions. Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Air Arabia have made adjustments to certain flights connecting the UAE with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Passengers must confirm flight status through the airlines' official channels before traveling.
These adjustments come as UAE airports enter one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season. UAE airport authorities have advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance, arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure, allow extra time for transportation, check-in, security screening, and immigration procedures, and use online check-in and airline applications whenever possible, while keeping contact information updated to receive real-time notifications. Dubai International Airport (DXB) has also advised passengers to allow extra time due to increased summer travel demand.
Etihad Airways has canceled some flights between Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Bahrain International Airport (BAH) due to operational reasons, and flights EY653 and EY654 between Abu Dhabi and Kuwait International Airport (KWI) have also been canceled. The airline stated that its team is assisting affected passengers with alternative travel arrangements and asked passengers to ensure their contact information is updated to receive flight notifications via SMS or email.
Emirates continues to operate flights, but some flights between Dubai and Bahrain and Kuwait have been affected. Flights EK853, EK855, EK857, and EK859 from Dubai (DXB) to Kuwait (KWI), flights EK854, EK856, EK858, and EK860 from Kuwait to Dubai, flights EK835, EK837, and EK839 from Dubai to Bahrain (BAH), and flights EK836, EK838, and EK840 from Bahrain to Dubai are all subject to adjustments. Passengers can check the latest information through Emirates' official channels before traveling.
Air Arabia has announced adjustments affecting some flights on August 3. Flight 3L020 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait has been canceled, and flight 3L022 has not yet departed; flight 3L021 from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi has been canceled, and flight 3L023 has not yet departed; flights 3L015 and 3L017 from Abu Dhabi to Bahrain have not yet departed, and flights 3L016 and 3L018 from Bahrain to Abu Dhabi have not yet departed. Flights G9068 and G9124 from Sharjah to Kuwait have been canceled, and flight G9121 has not yet departed; flights G9069 and G9125 from Kuwait to Sharjah have been canceled, and flight G9122 has not yet departed; flight G9107 from Sharjah to Bahrain has been canceled, flight G9101 has been rescheduled, and flights G9103 and G9105 have not yet departed; flight G9108 from Bahrain to Sharjah has been canceled, flight G9102 has been rescheduled, and flights G9104 and G9106 have not yet departed. Flights between Sharjah and Abha have also been canceled.
flydubai has not announced major adjustments to its flight schedule and continues to operate flights normally. The airline advises passengers to check flight status before traveling, complete online check-in whenever possible, and allow extra time to reach the airport due to the summer passenger peak.
Several international airlines have suspended or adjusted some UAE and regional routes. Oman Air has experienced delays on some flights due to airspace restrictions, and affected passengers will be contacted; IndiGo has warned of possible schedule changes, and passengers should check flight status; Saudia has updated information on cancellations and schedule changes; Qatar Airways has extended the suspension of flights to Bahrain, Erbil, and Kuwait; British Airways has suspended flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Amman, and Tel Aviv until October 31; Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, and ITA Airways have suspended Dubai flights until October 24; Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines will not resume Dubai flights before September 13; Aegean Airlines and Air Astana have extended the suspension of Dubai flights until August 31; KLM has suspended Dubai flights until August 23; Philippine Airlines continues to suspend Dubai flights until October 2, while Manila-Doha flights have resumed; Turkish Airlines has resumed Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights and continues to suspend flights to Iran; Wizz Air expects to resume Dubai and Abu Dhabi flights in September.
Airlines are rerouting some flights to avoid affected airspace, which may result in longer flight times, schedule changes or cancellations, extended connection times, and baggage delays. Passengers should check flight status through airlines and applications before heading to the airport, ensure their contact information is updated, arrive early during peak travel periods, and follow official travel advice before international trips. Airlines and civil aviation authorities will continue to monitor regional developments and will issue updates if further adjustments are needed.
