Airspace closures in the Middle East, Flight cancellation due to Iran war: The flight suspensions and cancellations will continue for the fourth consecutive day on March 3 due to ongoing airspace closures in the Middle East amid the Iran–Israel war. The main airports throughout the UAE and close by areas, together with Abu Dhabi Worldwide Airport, Dubai Worldwide Airport and Sharjah Worldwide Airport, have suggested travellers not to proceed to the airport till additional discover.
The flight providers from Dubai Worldwide Airport (DXB) until additional order. On Sunday, the airport sustained minor injury in an incident amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war. Nevertheless, it was rapidly contained.
Dubai Airports confirms {that a} concourse at Dubai Worldwide (DXB) sustained minor injury in an incident, which was rapidly contained. Emergency response groups have been instantly deployed and are managing the state of affairs in coordination with the related authorities. 4 workers…
— Dubai Media Workplace (@DXBMediaOffice) February 28, 2026
- Zayed Worldwide Airport
The flight operations to and from Zayed Worldwide Airport have been suspended. On Monday, Abu Dhabi authorities responded to an incident involving the interception of a drone that focused the airport.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding to an incident ensuing from the interception of a drone that focused Zayed Worldwide Airport. The interception led to falling particles, which resulted in one fatality of an Asian nationwide and 7 accidents.
— ABU DHABI AIRPORTS مطارات أبوظبي (@ad_airports) March 1, 2026
- Sharjah Airport open or closed
The Sharjah Airport Authority has introduced the suspension of all flight operations at Sharjah Worldwide Airport till additional discover as a part of the precautionary measures at present in place. It urged all passengers not to proceed for the airport at the moment.
Sharjah Airport Authority publicizes the suspension of all flight operations at Sharjah Worldwide Airport till additional discover, as a part of the precautionary measures at present being applied.
The Authority urges all passengers not to proceed to the airport at the moment and…
— مطار الشارقة (@sharjahairport) February 28, 2026
Other than these, the flight operations from Heathrow Airport, Boston Logan Worldwide Airport, Gatwick Airport, Hamad Worldwide Airport and Erbil Airport have additionally been affected.
Airspace closure replace: Flight cancellations on March 3
Due to a number of regional airspace closures, Emirates has quickly suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up till 1500hrs UAE time on Tuesday, 3 March.
Due to a number of regional airspace closures, Emirates has quickly suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up till 1500hrs UAE time on Tuesday, 3 March.
The state of affairs stays dynamic and is assessed constantly. We urge all clients to evaluate the newest operational… pic.twitter.com/DwrsOPbv08
— Emirates Help (@EmiratesSupport) March 2, 2026
Air Arabia has additionally cancelled flight providers to and from the UAE until 15:00 hrs on March 3. It additionally suspended the flight operations to Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq.
Journey replace pic.twitter.com/SZD3ENkFGe
— Air Arabia (@airarabiagroup) March 2, 2026
Due to airspace closure, Etihad Airways has suspended flight operations until 14:00 hrs UAE time on March 3.
Regional Airspace Disruption – Operational Replace
Regional airspace closures continue to impression Etihad’s operations, and all flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended till 14:00 UAE time on Tuesday 3 March.
Visitors due to journey are suggested to:
-Examine their flight standing at…
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) March 2, 2026
Gulf Air has additionally suspended its operations until 11:00 BHT on March 3. It added that providers will resume after BCAA order.
Replace: Gulf Air flights stay quickly suspended due to regional airspace closures. Operations will resume as soon as the BCAA confirms secure reopening.
Subsequent replace: 11:00 BHT (08:00 UTC) on March 3.
For the newest flight information, go to https://t.co/czUurPCUFT or the Gulf Air app.— Gulf Air (@GulfAir) March 2, 2026
Qatar Airways has additionally suspended its operations until 09:00 hrs Doha time on March 3. “Qatar Airways will resume operations as soon as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority publicizes the secure reopening of Qatari airspace,” it stated.
Replace: Qatar Airways flight operations stay quickly suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.
Qatar Airways will resume operations as soon as the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority publicizes the secure reopening of Qatari airspace. An extra replace can be supplied on March…
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 2, 2026
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