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Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

Dubai International Airport (DXB) Status Today: Open and Operating With Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest international hub, remains open and operational on Friday, March 20, 2026

International Business Times

Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open Right Now? Zayed International Airport Handling Flights Though In Limited Capacity

Zayed International Airport, the main gateway to the United Arab Emirates capital, is open and handling flights as of March 19.

International Business Times

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Which airlines are still flying to the Middle East and what happens if I fly there?

The ‘Middle East 3’ – Emirates and Etihad of the UAE and Qatar Airways – are resuming flying

The Independent UK

Middle East Airports Face Ongoing Disruptions Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Major airports across the Middle East remain hampered by airspace restrictions, intermittent closures and security threats as a widening conflict involving Iran

International Business Times

TSA wait times — how to track delays at airports during the government shutdown

The months-long government shutdown is deeply impacting TSA staffing levels, so security wait times are getting longer. Here's how to see how long you could be waiting.

Tom’s Guide

I flew through Abu Dhabi’s no-go zone – here’s what happened

Exclusive: The Foreign Office says Abu Dhabi and Dubai are off-limits, but flights to and from both airports are full of UK holidaymakers. Simon Calder checked in for a flight to the ‘danger zone’ to find out what awaits them

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Easter holiday flights to Spain and Portugal fill up as families drop plans to visit Dubai amid war

British Airways says it has suspended flights to Dubai, Amman, Tel Aviv and Bahrain until June

Evening Standard

Emirates resumes flights after shutdown due to security incident at Dubai International Airport: What travellers need to know amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Emirates has resumed flight operations from Dubai International Airport after a temporary suspension due to security concerns amid Iran vs US-Israel war. The disruption, caused by a drone incident near Dubai International Airport, affected global travel networks. The airline is gradually restoring its schedule after safety checks, highlighting its operational…

The Times of India

'Evacuate Now': Iran Issues Stark Warning to Workers at UAE Ports Amid Escalating Tensions

A fresh drone strike on the UAE's Fujairah oil hub has triggered a major fire and suspended loading operations, days after Iran-linked forces warned workers at key Emirati ports to evacuate.

International Business Times UK

Thousands on UK flights hit by latest Dubai airport shutdown after drone strike

Dubai International Airport suspended flights on Monday after a drone strike hit a nearby fuel tank, significantly disrupting thousands of British travellers. Numerous Emirates flights were either diverted or cancelled, including five flights from UK airports that were forced to return to their points of origin. A flight from London…

The Independent UK

Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Gradually Resumes Operations After Drone Strike

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passenger traffic, was temporarily closed early Monday, March 16, 2026, following a drone-related incident that ignited a fire at a nearby fuel tank, but authorities have since announced a gradual resumption of flights as safety…

International Business Times

Emirates UK passengers on ‘flights to nowhere’ amid Dubai shutdown

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The Independent UK

Thousand of Emirates passengers suffer ‘flights to nowhere’ from UK as drone strike causes another Dubai shutdown

Exclusive: Emirates passengers from Edinburgh are back in the Scottish capital, while those from Stansted are in Vienna

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UAE March 16 flight update: Emirates suspends flights from Dubai, Etihad Airways and Air India announce limited schedule

The escalating tensions amid the Iran vs US-Israel war, have left much of the Middle East in a crisis. From flights to roadways and even markets, every aspect of daily life has been affected while the authorities work their best to monitor the situation and calm it.

The Guardian - UK

‘DM your details’: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights

Criminals exploiting Middle East crisis by targeting customers seeking help or refunds from affected carriers

Sports Illustrated

How Arsenal’s Next Five Premier League Games Compare to Man City’s

The fight for the English crown is beginning to look a little like a runaway. After FA Cup fixtures took center stage last weekend, Premier League action retur

The Independent UK

Yesterday Dubai – tomorrow, who knows? How Iran conflict could change UK travel plans once and for all

Dubai, seen for decades as a safe and serene haven, now finds itself on the Foreign Office no-go – along with Abu Dhabi, just down the road in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar. So what does this mean for the future of tourism in the Gulf? Simon Calder finds…

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The Independent UK

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

Evening Standard

Which London-Dubai flights are operating and which are cancelled? Latest travel news amid Middle East conflict

Latest flight cancellations as passengers have faced over two weeks of travel disruption due to the regional conflict

The Guardian - AU

How will Australians’ flights to Europe be affected, and at what cost, as the Iran war rages on?

Qantas flights on European routes are closer to capacity with non-stop Perth to London flights temporarily flying via Singapore to add extra 60 seats

Cycling News

Crashes, crosswinds, and rain cause complete carnage at Paris-Nice – The full GC and injury damage after an extraordinary day

How a wet day from Bourges to Uchon went from bad to worse for many of those chasing the overall in France

Evening Standard

Revealed: The airlines with the cheapest extra legroom

Find out which airlines offer the most affordable extra legroom on their flights

International Business Times

Middle East Travel Update: Which Countries' Airspace Remain Closed?

Several countries in the Middle East are keeping their airspace closed as the conflict between the United States, Iran, and Israel continue.

The Independent UK

Iran war costing travel industry £450m per day – but ‘quick’ recovery predicted

Exclusive: Cheap tickets and connectivity will lure passengers back to Gulf airlines, say experts

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