The Iran-Israel conflict, with the direct involvement of the United States (US), is escalating into a global crisis. In light of this destructive conflict, airspaces in the Middle East have shut down, cancelling and rerouting flights. Several global airlines including Emirates, KLM, Lufthansa, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, as well as Indian airlines like IndiGo and Air India have either cancelled or rerouted their flights. In this unstumbled article, we’re guiding you through critical travel advisories, flight status, and more useful information.
Please Note: This is a developing story
Major Airspaces Shut In The Middle East: Check Travel Advisory, Flight Status, And Helpline Numbers
List Of Flights That Have Been Cancelled, Suspended, Or Rerouted Amid The Iran-Israel Conflict Backed By The US
Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, airlines across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia have announced cancellations, suspensions, and route changes. The Middle East airspace has largely been shut amid the Iran-Israel conflict.
Several global and Indian airline carriers have cited safety concerns amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Many have also issued travel advisories, advising travelers on flight reroutes, longer flight times, and other possible disruptions.
Here is a list of the airline carriers that have cancelled, suspended or rerouted their flights so far:
| Carrier | Owned by / Base Country | Details |
| Emirates | One of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Emirates has temporarily suspended operations from the Dubai International Airport. For now, the suspension is in place till March 2nd. |
| Etihad | Flag carrier of the UAE | Suspended departures from Abu Dhabi. Arrival flights to Abu Dhabi remain cancelled. |
| Pakistan International Airlines | National carrier of Pakistan | Suspended its flights to the Middle East |
| Air India | Flag carrier of India | Suspended all flights to destinations across the region until further notice. Diverted Delhi-Tel Aviv flight back to Mumbai, India. |
| Air India Express | India | Suspended its westbound international flights until March 1, 2026. |
| IndiGo | India | Issued an advisory stating that it is closely monitoring updates about the Iranian and surrounding airspace. |
| SpiceJet | India | Warned that some services could be disrupted due to the airspace closure in Dubai. |
| Lufthansa | Flag carrier of Germany | Cancelled its flights to Dubai, Oman, and Beirut. |
| Qatar Airways | Flag carrier of Qatar | Temporarily suspended flights following the closure of Qatari airspace. |
| Oman Air | Flag carrier of Oman | Suspended flights to Baghdad citing security concerns. |
| Japan Airlines | Flag carrier of Japan | Cancelled Tokyo (Haneda) – Doha service scheduled for February 28 and a return flight on March 1, 2026. |
| Aegean Airlines | Flag carrier of Greece | Suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Erbil. |
| British Airways | Flag carrier of the United Kingdom | Cancelled flights to Tel Aviv and Bahrain until March 3, 2026. |
| Air France | Flag carrier of Qatar France | Cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv on February 28 and March 1, 2026 as well as cancelled flights to and from Beirut, Dubai, and Riyadh on February 28. |
| Air Astana | Flag carrier of Kazakhstan | Cancelled all flights to the Middle East through March 3, 2026. |
| Air Canada | Flag carrier of Canada | Cancelled flights from Canada to Israel until March 8, 2026. Cancelled flights to Dubai until March 3, 2026. |
| Air Europa | Spain | Cancelled flights to Tel Aviv on March 1 and 2, 2026. |
| Azerbaijan Airlines | Flag carrier of Azerbaijan | Suspended flights to and from Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, and Tel Aviv. |
| Fly Dubai | UAE | Temporarily suspended all flights to and from Dubai until 3 PM local time on March 1, 2026. |
| ITA Airways | Flag carrier of Italy | Suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv. It has suspended flights to and from Dubai until March 1. It has also announced that it would not use the airspace over Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Iran until March 7, 2026. |
Along with these carriers, there are many more carriers across the world that have announced temporary suspension, rerouting, and cancellation of flights. Make sure to check the official website / news related to the carrier you or someone you know is planning to fly with.
Travel Advisory
In view of evolving airspace restrictions around Iran and Middle East, all flights to and from Middle East are cancelled till 0000hrs.
These measures have been instituted as the safety and security of our customers and crew is our highest priority. Our teams are…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) February 28, 2026
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List Of Airline Emergency Numbers And Of Major Airlines And Embassy Details
- Emirates: +971 600555555
- Etihad: +971 600555666
- Air India Customer Care: +91 1169329333 / +91 1169329999
- Air India WhatsApp: +91 9667034444
- Air India Express WhatsApp: +91 6360012345
- SpiceJet: +91 1244983410 / 91 1247101600
- IndiGo: +91 1244973838 / 1246173838
- Fly Dubai: +97 1600544445
Contact details of some embassies and representative offices abroad:
- Embassy of India, Kuwait
Mail: community.kuwait@mea.gov.in
Helpline: +965 65501946
- Embassy of India, Bahrain
Helpline: 00973-39418071
- Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi
Mail: pbsk.dubai@mea.gov.in / ca.abudhabi@mea.gov.in
Toll-free number: +965 65501946
WhatsApp: +97 1543090571
- Embassy of India, Muscat
Mail: cw.muscat@mea.gov.in / cons.muscat@mea.gov.in
Toll-free number: 8007 1234
WhatsApp: +968 9828 2270
- Representative Office of India, Ramallah (Palestine)
Mail: repoffice@mea.gov.in / cons.ramallah@mea.gov.in
Contact number: +970 592916418
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Shutdown Of Dubai, Doha, And Abu Dhabi Airspace: How Does It Affect Global Air Travel?
The airspace over Dubai is one of the most crucial ones in the world. In fact, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world’s busiest airport. It links a number of international locations in the West with those in the East, acting as a major gateway connecting the two sides of the globe, quite literally.
Many flight maps showed airspaces over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, and Bahrain virtually empty, whereas airlines across Europe and the Middle East have announced a number of cancelled, suspended, or rerouted flights.
Many major regional gateways, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi were closed following the Iran-Israel conflict. As Dubai and Doha sit at the intersection of global travel across the east-west, any delay or prolonged shutdown of its airports leads to ripples, in the form of delays and cancellations far beyond the region. This leads to airlines around the world to delay, reroute, or cancel their flights.
Summing Up
If you or someone you know is stranded in any of the Middle East countries or anywhere around the world due to the repercussions of the Iran-Israel conflict, kindly stay calm. Keep a tab on the updates released by the nearest Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate as well as airlines in that country / region.
