Dubai: Air travel from the UAE remains uneven on Tuesday, September 15, with a number of flights operating normally while others face delays or cancellations as airlines continue to adjust schedules amid heightened regional tensions.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi reported a mix of cancelled and delayed services. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia are continuing to operate selected regional routes, but passengers have been warned that schedules can change with little notice.
The disruption does not mean that all UAE flights are affected. Individual cancellations can have different causes, including operational or technical issues, so travellers should check the status of their specific flight rather than assume that an entire route or airline is disrupted.
Flights affected at Dubai International Airport
Several cancellations were reported at DXB on Tuesday.
Among the flights listed as cancelled were flydubai’s FZ815 from Dubai to Abha, Emirates flights EK237 to Boston and EK083 to Geneva, and several services to Kuwait, Tehran and Indian destinations. Air India Express flight IX196 from Dubai to Jaipur was also reported as delayed.
The individual flight changes underline why passengers should rely on the latest airline or airport status rather than an earlier booking confirmation.
Abu Dhabi services also seeing delays
At Zayed International Airport, several flights were reported delayed, including Air Arabia Abu Dhabi services to Cairo and Amman, Etihad flights to Seoul and Tunis, and a Turkish Airlines service to Istanbul.
Etihad said its Abu Dhabi-Bahrain and Abu Dhabi-Kuwait services were largely operating, although some flights experienced timing changes. The airline separately reported that flight EY801 from Tokyo Narita to Abu Dhabi on September 14 had been delayed because of a technical issue unrelated to the regional conflict.
Emirates and flydubai continue selected Gulf services
Emirates continues to operate selected services between Dubai and Gulf destinations. On Tuesday, Dubai-Bahrain flight EK837 had arrived, while EK839 was scheduled, and Dubai-Kuwait service EK857 was listed as scheduled.
flydubai was also operating Bahrain and Kuwait services, although schedules remained subject to change. Passengers departing Dubai were advised to allow extra time at the airport and check their flight status before travelling. Flydubai’s official flight-status page provides a route or flight-number search for passengers.
Air Arabia reports cancellations on some Gulf routes
Air Arabia’s Tuesday schedule showed a combination of operating and cancelled flights.
Two Sharjah-Kuwait services, G9068 and G9124, were listed as cancelled. Sharjah-Bahrain flight G9107 was also cancelled, while Abu Dhabi-Kuwait service 3L020 was cancelled. Other Bahrain and Kuwait services remained scheduled or had already arrived.
Some international airlines are restoring UAE connections
The disruption is not affecting every international carrier in the same way. Several airlines have resumed or maintained UAE services while others continue to suspend selected routes.
Turkish Airlines has resumed Dubai and Abu Dhabi services, while Qatar Airways is operating multiple daily flights to Dubai, although delays remain possible. Air India and Air India Express have restored their full Gulf network, according to the latest update reviewed for this report.
At the same time, some international airlines continue to keep UAE services suspended. The latest information reviewed by Al Gulf News lists British Airways, Singapore Airlines, ITA Airways, Finnair, AirBaltic, Korean Air, Pegasus, Cathay Pacific and several Lufthansa Group services among carriers with continuing restrictions on selected UAE routes. Air France’s Dubai suspension was listed through September 19.
The broader aviation picture remains fluid. Reuters reported on September 14 that Emirates had recovered to around 93 per cent of its pre-disruption capacity, while Etihad said its passenger capacity was also recovering strongly. That suggests the UAE aviation network is rebuilding even as some individual routes remain vulnerable to regional developments.
What UAE passengers should do before travelling
A flight booking should not be treated as a guarantee that the service will depart at its original time. Passengers travelling from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah should check their flight number directly with the operating airline before setting out.
Dubai Airports also provides an online flight-status service for passengers to check departures and arrivals.
Travellers should:
- Check their flight status shortly before leaving for the airport.
- Monitor airline emails, SMS messages and official channels.
- Allow extra time for road traffic, security and immigration.
- Complete online check-in where available.
- Keep contact details updated with the airline.
- Follow any rebooking or cancellation instructions issued by the carrier.
For passengers flying with flydubai from Dubai, the airline advises checking flight status before going to the airport and allowing additional time for the journey.
With regional conditions continuing to influence aviation schedules, the safest approach for UAE travellers is to treat flight information as live data rather than relying solely on the original itinerary.
What is the UAE flight status today?
UAE aviation is operating on a mixed schedule on September 15, with some flights operating normally while others are delayed or cancelled.
Are Emirates flights operating from Dubai?
Yes. Emirates continues to operate selected services, although individual flights can be changed or cancelled. Passengers should check their specific flight before travelling.
Are Etihad flights operating from Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Etihad continues to operate services, including selected Bahrain and Kuwait flights, although some delays have been reported.
Are flydubai flights operating?
Yes. flydubai continues to operate services across its network, including selected Bahrain and Kuwait flights, but schedules remain subject to change.
Are Air Arabia flights cancelled?
Some Air Arabia flights have been cancelled, including selected services between the UAE and Kuwait and Bahrain. Other flights remain scheduled.
What should passengers do before going to the airport?
Travellers should check their individual flight status directly with their airline shortly before leaving and monitor official messages for last-minute changes.
Does a confirmed ticket guarantee that the flight will operate?
No. A confirmed booking does not guarantee that a flight will operate according to its original schedule when disruption is ongoing.
Where can Dubai passengers check flight information?
Dubai Airports provides an online flight-status service for checking departures and arrivals.
