The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain all noticed momentary closures of airspace following a focused rocket of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
As Governments closed airspace, some airways introduced suspended flights to and from the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain.
UAE airport updates
Airports throughout the UAE suggested passengers to test with airways to substantiate flights after momentary pauses to journey.
In an announcement Dubai Airports stated it had “resumed full operations at its airports within the emirate following a brief precautionary pause. The protection and wellbeing of all travellers and aviation workers stay the best precedence.
“Whereas Dubai Airports is working with airways to make sure flights function in accordance with schedule, some flights might expertise delays or cancellations. Travellers are suggested to remain knowledgeable by checking frequently with their airways for the most recent updates”.
Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi said: “The protection of our travellers is our foremost precedence. As of June 24, 2025, in mild of present occasions and flight disruptions, Abu Dhabi Airports advises all passengers to test with their airways earlier than heading to the airport”.
Sharjah Airport took to social media to inform passangers: “Sharjah Airport advises all passengers to remain updated on the newest flight data, as quite a few flights have been cancelled or delayed in the present day as a consequence of airspace closures in sure areas.
“We strongly encourage passengers to contact airways on to confirm the standing of their flights earlier than heading to the airport”.
Dubai service Emirates said it had rerouted several flights enroute to the UAE.
It stated: “Because of the latest regional scenario, quite a few Emirates flights have been rerouted enroute to Dubai on June 23, however there have been no diversions.
“After an intensive and cautious threat evaluation, Emirates will proceed to function flights as scheduled, utilizing flight paths properly distanced from battle areas.
“Some flights might incur delays as a consequence of longer re‑routings or airspace congestion, however Emirates’ groups are working exhausting to maintain to schedule and minimise any disruption or inconvenience to our prospects”.
Earlier, Emirates shared an up to date checklist of suspended flights on its web site.
In an official assertion, it stated: “Because of the regional scenario, Emirates has quickly suspended all flights to:
- Iran (Tehran) and Iraq (Baghdad and Basra), till and together with Monday 30 June 2025
“We apologise for any inconvenience induced to our prospects. We proceed to carefully monitor developments. The protection of our passengers, staff and operations will at all times be our high precedence”.
Etihad has suspended flights to Tel Aviv, Israel till July 15 and cancelled chosen flights within the area.
In an announcement, the Abu Dhabi-based service stated: “Etihad has suspended all flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Tel Aviv (TLV) till and together with 15 July.
“Company transiting by means of Abu Dhabi to hook up with cancelled flights is not going to be accepted for journey from their level of origin. Impacted company are being assisted with different journey preparations.
“This stays a extremely dynamic scenario, and additional modifications or disruption, together with sudden airspace closures or operational affect, might happen at brief discover. Etihad continues to watch developments carefully in coordination with the related authorities and is taking all needed precautions”.
The Abu Dhabi carrier also announced the following flights were cancelled:
- EY651 on June 24 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait and EY652 from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi
- EY663 on June 24 from Abu Dhabi to Doha and EY664 from Doha to Abu Dhabi
- EY575 on June 24 from Abu Dhabi to Dammam and EY576 from Dammam to Abu Dhabi
- EY690 on June 24 from Abu Dhabi to Muscat and EY691 from Muscat
Air Arabia has seen main disruption to flights to and from Sharjah.
The airline’s newest advisory stated: “Because of the escalating scenario and airspace closures throughout the area, some flights might expertise disruptions.
“Clients are suggested to test their flight standing for the most recent updates previous to heading to the airport. Affected passengers will likely be notified immediately by way of SMS and electronic mail. Air Arabia stays totally dedicated to the protection of our prospects and crew, and we proceed to carefully monitor the scenario”.
Air Arabia has quickly suspended all flights to and from the next nations, as follows:
- Iran: Till and together with Monday, June 30
- Iraq: Till and together with Monday, June 30
- Russia: Till and together with Monday, June 30
- Armenia: Till and together with Monday, June 30
- Georgia: Till and together with Monday, June 30
- Azerbaijan: Till and together with Monday, June 30
- Jordan: Till and together with Thursday, June 26
UAE-carrier flydubai shared an up to date checklist of suspended flights.
As of July 23, flydubai stated: “Because of the present scenario and the closure of sure airspace corridors, flydubai has quickly suspended flights to and from the next nations and airports till June 30:
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Syria
- St. Petersburg
“Passengers connecting by means of Dubai with last locations in any of the above nations or airports is not going to be accepted for journey at their level of origin till additional discover.
“Passengers departing from or arriving at Dubai Worldwide Airport (DXB) are inspired to test their flight standing on flydubai.com for the most recent updates. Please be aware that another flights could also be topic to delays or rerouting.
“We apologise for the inconvenience induced and admire your understanding. flydubai continues to watch the scenario carefully, the protection of our passengers, crew, and operations stays our highest precedence”.
Qatar shuts then reopens airspace
As a part of Qatar’s dedication to the protection of its residents, residents, and guests, the related authorities introduced a brief suspension of air visitors within the nation’s airspace.
It got here as a part of a collection of precautionary measures taken in response to latest developments within the area. The Ministry of International Affairs emphasised in an announcement Monday that official authorities are carefully and repeatedly monitoring the scenario, assessing developments in coordination with regional and worldwide companions, and can present the general public with up to date data in a well timed method by means of official channels.
The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority later introduced the resumption of air visitors within the airspace of the State of Qatar and the return of the ambiance to regular, after taking the mandatory measures in coordination with the related authorities.
Accordingly, Qatar Airways introduced a brief halt to flights in and in a foreign country.
After resuming flights, the nationwide service stated: “Qatar Airways confirms the re-opening of airspace within the State of Qatar.
“We’re working carefully with authorities stakeholders and the related authorities to assist any passengers which have been impacted, and can resume operations as rapidly as doable.
“As normal operations resume, we anticipate vital delays to our flight schedule. We’d advise passengers to test qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways cell utility forward of journey.
“The protection of our passengers and crew stays our highest precedence”.
Kuwait shuts then reopens airspace
Kuwait’s Directorate Normal of Civil Aviation (DGCA) introduced a temporary closure of Kuwaiti airspace as a precautionary measure to make sure the protection and safety of the nation.
After the brief closure, the DGCA then introduced the re-opening of Kuwaiti airspace and resumption of air visitors to and from Kuwait Worldwide Airport.
In a press launch, the DGCA stated the transfer got here in collaboration with Kuwaiti related our bodies and in continued cooperation with involved regional and worldwide businesses and following the stabilization of the encompassing scenario.
The DGCA added that the choice additionally displays its keenness on guaranteeing the best requirements of security and safety within the Kuwaiti airspace and contemplating the exact assessments of specialized groups in cooperation with related native and worldwide our bodies.
Kuwait Airways suspended all departing flights till additional discover, citing passenger security and compliance with nationwide aviation directives.
The airline additionally introduced the diversion of incoming flights to alternate airports as a consequence of closed airspace. Rerouted flights included:
- KU162 from Geneva
- KU168 from Paris
- KU126 from Sarajevo
- KU114 from Manchester
- KU198 from Baku
- KU174 from Munich
- KU102 and KU108 from London
- KU164 from Milan
The airline confirmed that every one diverted plane landed safely.
In the meantime, Jazeera Airways confirmed that flights in and out of Kuwait are suspended until further notice. In an announcement, it stated: “Because of the closure of Kuwait’s airspace, all Jazeera Airways flights are suspended or delayed till additional discover. The protection of our passengers and crew stays our high precedence.
“Passengers booked to journey from or to Kuwait are requested to not report back to the airport except notified. Flight operations on a number of different routes may also be affected.
“We’re carefully monitoring the scenario and can notify affected passengers of any schedule modifications. We additionally advocate checking your flight standing earlier than heading to the airport”.
Bahrain quickly shuts airspace
The Civil Aviation Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications introduced the entire reopening of airspace within the skies of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
It got here after a brief closure of Bahraini airspace after the division of Civil Aviation Affairs of the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications introduced the momentary suspension of air navigation within the skies of the Kingdom as a precautionary measure in mild of latest regional developments.
Nationwide service Gulf Air stated: “Gulf Air pronounces the resumption of its flights following the reopening of Bahrain airspace. We remorse any inconvenience induced and thank our prospects for his or her endurance and understanding”.
Oman Airways droop flights
Oman’s SalamAir and Oman Air introduced momentary suspensions of flights to some Gulf nations.
An announcement from Oman Air stated: “In mild of latest developments within the area, Oman Air flights to and from Manama, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait have been quickly suspended.
“Flights throughout the remainder of our community could also be delayed on account of longer paths. The airline asks its company to test their flight standing on our web site at Omanair.com earlier than leaving for the airport”.
SalamAir also shared an official statement, saying: “Because of the present scenario within the area and the closure of the airspace, SalamAir flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Qatar are quickly suspended.
“Different SalamAir flights might expertise delays as a consequence of these disruptions; passengers are requested to test the most recent updates on SalamAir.com previous to arriving on the airport.
“We’re carefully monitoring the developments of the scenario, and we’ll resume flights when doable”.