Published on : 02 Mar 2026
⚠️ LIVE UPDATE — Monday March 2, 2026 | Updated as new information becomes available
No — not fully. Here is the exact status as of this morning:
Dubai Airports has confirmed that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and to contact their airline directly for the latest flight updates.
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) implemented a temporary and partial closure of national airspace as a precautionary safety measure amid a rapidly evolving security environment.
Emirates has announced that all flights to and from Dubai will be suspended until 3pm UAE time (15:00 GST) on Monday March 2. flydubai has also temporarily suspended all flights to and from Dubai until 3pm local time on Monday March 2.
3:00pm UAE time (GST) = Time Zone Conversions:
| City | Local Time |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE) | 3:00pm Monday |
| 🇬🇧 London (GMT) | 11:00am Monday |
| 🇺🇸 New York (EST) | 6:00am Monday |
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (PST) | 3:00am Monday |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney (AEDT) | 10:00pm Monday |
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne (AEDT) | 10:00pm Monday |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto (EST) | 6:00am Monday |
However — the 3pm deadline is NOT a confirmed reopening time. It is the latest suspension deadline set by airlines. The GCAA is closely coordinating with airports and airlines to synchronise schedules, activate emergency plans, and ensure a swift return to normal operations. Whether flights actually resume at 3pm, or whether the suspension is extended further, depends entirely on the security situation on the ground.
Airlines have said they will resume services once airspace restrictions are lifted and it is safe to operate. However, authorities and airlines have stressed that this is a rapidly evolving situation. Schedules may change at short notice depending on developments. There is no fixed timeline beyond the latest suspension dates announced by each airline.
Bottom line: Do not go to Dubai airport today until your airline confirms your specific flight is operating. Check emirates.com, flydubai.com, or your airline’s app before you leave.
The disruption stems from a dramatic escalation after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iranian military sites, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks in the region. Major hubs such as Dubai and Doha are now caught in the fallout.
More than 3,400 flights were cancelled on Sunday across airports in the Middle East including Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain along with UAE airports. The suspensions represent one of the most significant coordinated pauses in UAE commercial aviation since the Covid-19 pandemic.
A drone targeting Abu Dhabi airport was intercepted. The interception led to falling debris, which resulted in one fatality of an Asian national and seven injuries. Four staff members were also injured at Dubai Airport after an incident damaged the facility.
All major UAE airports have temporarily halted flights: Dubai Airports confirmed suspensions at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi suspended all operations. Sharjah Airport Authority announced a full suspension of flights at Sharjah International Airport.
All four UAE commercial airports — DXB, DWC, AUH, and SHJ — are currently non-operational or operating under severe restrictions.
Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Dubai because of the airspace closure and safety concerns. flydubai and Air Arabia have also put flights on hold while monitoring developments. Etihad Airways, based in nearby Abu Dhabi, extended cancellations and advised passengers to check with airlines directly.
Additionally confirmed suspended or significantly disrupted at DXB and the wider UAE:
If you are currently inside DXB terminal, here is what you need to know:
The GCAA confirmed that the UAE has covered all expenses for passengers affected by the airspace closures. Transit passengers have been provided accommodation, meals and refreshments, and airlines have facilitated rebooking in line with operational plans.
Practically, this means:
For Emirates passengers (booked travel up to Thursday March 5):
Passengers are able to rebook a flight or request a refund. You can rebook on another flight to your intended destination up to 20 days from your original date of travel. If you booked your flight with a travel agent, please contact them. If you booked with Emirates directly, you can complete the refund form online.
Emirates is actively monitoring the situation and engaging with relevant authorities. They apologise to customers affected by disruptions for any inconvenience caused, and are assisting them with rebooking, refunds, or alternative travel arrangements.
For flydubai passengers:
Customers booked to travel within the next 72 hours are advised to rebook on an alternative flight to the same destination up to 20 days from the original travel date. Customers are also advised to update their contact details by visiting Manage Your Booking and to check the status of their flights on flydubai.com.
For all other airlines operating through Dubai: Contact your airline directly. Most major carriers operating through Dubai have issued voluntary waivers for travel in the next 72 hours. If your airline has not yet published a waiver, hold your ticket and monitor — waivers are typically extended as the situation continues.
No.
Dubai Airports is advising passengers not to travel to the airport at this time and to contact their respective airlines directly for the latest updates regarding their flights.
Do not head to the airport without first:
Until you have all three, stay where you are. The airports are not currently processing normal passenger flow. Arriving at an airport with no confirmed flight will leave you stranded in a terminal with limited staff capacity to assist you.
Both of Dubai’s airports (DXB and DWC) are fully suspended. Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International (AUH) is also suspended. All flights scheduled to depart Abu Dhabi have been suspended, and flights already on the way to Abu Dhabi are returning to their origin airports where required. Sharjah International (SHJ) is also suspended. The entire UAE commercial aviation system is currently non-operational.
Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman closed their airspaces after Israel and the US launched the attacks. Qatar Airways confirmed the suspension of flights to and from Doha. The airline will resume operations after the airspace reopens.
Regional status snapshot (March 2, 2026 morning):
If your travel is urgent and cannot wait for Dubai or Doha to reopen, these hubs are fully operational as of this morning:
| Hub | Key Airlines | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore (SIN) | Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Qantas | UK, Europe, US, Australia, NZ, India |
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X | UK, Europe, Australia |
| Hong Kong (HKG) | Cathay Pacific | UK, Europe, US, Australia |
| Istanbul (IST) | Turkish Airlines | Europe, UK, US, Africa, Asia |
| Tokyo Narita/Haneda (NRT/HND) | JAL, ANA | UK, Europe, US, Australia |
| Bangkok (BKK) | Thai Airways, THAI | Europe, UK, Australia, NZ |
| Seoul (ICN) | Korean Air, Asiana | Europe, US, Australia |
Note: Airfares through these alternative hubs have risen sharply in the last 48 hours. If your airline’s waiver entitles you to a free rebook, use that route first before purchasing a new ticket at inflated prices.
For the most accurate, up-to-the-minute status on DXB, use only official sources:
Do not rely on third-party flight tracking apps (FlightAware, FlightRadar24, Google Flights) as your primary source during this disruption — they may show schedule data that is several hours out of date. Always confirm directly with the airport or airline.
This article is being updated as new information is confirmed. The 3:00pm UAE time deadline for Emirates and flydubai is a suspension floor, not a guaranteed resumption time. If that deadline passes without a confirmed reopening announcement from Dubai Airports or the GCAA, it means the suspension has been extended. Refresh this page or bookmark the official sources listed above for the latest confirmed status.
Posted By : Vinay
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