By Muhammad Mamman
Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Dubai’s major airports until further notice as escalating regional tensions continue to trigger widespread airspace closures across parts of the Middle East.
In a travel advisory released on its official website, the Dubai-based airline confirmed that operations at both Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central have been halted, urging passengers not to proceed to the airport until further updates are issued.
“All flights to and from Dubai have been suspended until further notice. Please do not go to the airport. Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience,” the airline said in the statement.
The suspension extends an earlier operational pause that had already disrupted commercial flights until 23:59 UAE time on March 7. The airline said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to prioritise the safety of passengers, crew members and aircraft.
Aviation authorities across the region have been forced to impose temporary airspace restrictions amid heightened geopolitical tensions and ongoing military activity, prompting several international carriers to cancel, reroute or delay flights.
Dubai’s main airport, Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest global transit hubs, typically handles tens of millions of passengers annually and serves as the central hub for Emirates’ vast international network. The disruption is expected to affect thousands of travellers transiting through the Gulf city.
Passengers scheduled to travel through Dubai have been advised to monitor official updates from Emirates and contact the airline or their travel agents regarding rebooking options once operations resume.
Authorities have not indicated when regional airspace restrictions may be lifted, leaving the timeline for the resumption of flights uncertain. Aviation analysts say prolonged closures could ripple across global travel routes, particularly for flights linking Europe, Asia and Africa through the Gulf.
