Dubai: Travellers flying from the UAE on Friday, September 11, are being advised to check their individual flight status before heading to the airport as airlines continue to adjust schedules across regional routes.
Several delays were reported at UAE airports during the morning, while selected services operated by Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia were either delayed, cancelled or subject to schedule changes.
The latest situation is not uniform across airlines or destinations. Some services to Bahrain and Kuwait are operating, while other flights have been cancelled. Airlines have also warned passengers that schedules can change at short notice.
The flight update published on September 11 reported technical delays affecting two Etihad long-haul services, while cancellations were recorded on selected flydubai and Air Arabia routes.
Etihad services: selected flights operating, delays reported
Etihad Airways said services between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain and Kuwait were mostly operating normally, with no major cancellations reported on those routes.
Flights including EY647 to Bahrain were operating, while EY641 and EY645 were scheduled to operate. Abu Dhabi-Kuwait service EY653 departed later than scheduled.
Separately, Etihad reported technical issues affecting EY080 from Milan Malpensa to Abu Dhabi and EY002 from New York JFK to Abu Dhabi on September 10.
At Zayed International Airport, EY358 to Hyderabad was among the flights listed as delayed on Friday morning. Other delayed services included Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight 3L431 to Cairo, Air India Express IX972 to Hyderabad and Airblue PA431 to Lahore.
Emirates flights: regional services continue
Emirates was scheduled to operate EK837 and EK839 from Dubai to Bahrain, as well as EK857 from Dubai to Kuwait.
However, delays were also reported among Emirates services at Dubai International Airport. EK564 to Bangalore and EK039 to Birmingham were among the flights listed as delayed during the morning update.
Emirates maintains an online flight-status service and has advised passengers affected by operational disruptions to check their individual flight information and monitor official updates before travelling.
flydubai cancels Bahrain and Kuwait flights
flydubai cancelled FZ025 to Bahrain and FZ8501 to Kuwait.
The airline has advised passengers departing Dubai to allow additional time at the airport, complete online check-in where available and check their flight status before travelling.
Dubai passengers should particularly allow extra time because the airline’s latest guidance recommends arriving at least four hours before departure for flydubai flights during the current disruption period.
Air Arabia cancels several Kuwait and Bahrain services
Air Arabia also cancelled a number of regional services.
The affected flights listed in the September 11 update included:
- G9068 — Sharjah to Kuwait
- G9124 — Sharjah to Kuwait
- G9107 — Sharjah to Bahrain
- 3L020 — Abu Dhabi to Kuwait
Minor delays were also reported at Sharjah International Airport.
The cancellations do not necessarily have a single cause. Airline and airport disruptions can result from security considerations, operational constraints, technical issues or other factors, so passengers should rely on their carrier’s latest status rather than assume that every cancellation is linked to the wider regional situation.
More Dubai flights affected
Other flights listed as delayed or cancelled at Dubai International Airport included flydubai FZ971 to Sochi, Turkish Airlines TK761 to Istanbul and services operated by Airblue.
Jazeera Airways flight J9122 from Dubai to Kuwait and Airblue flight PA811 from Dubai to Multan were among the services listed as cancelled.
Dubai Airports provides an online flight-status service where passengers can check departure and arrival information.
International airlines continue to adjust UAE schedules
The disruption extends beyond UAE-based airlines.
Air France has suspended flights to and from Dubai until September 15. British Airways continues to suspend Dubai and Abu Dhabi services, while several other international airlines have also extended or maintained suspensions on UAE routes.
The latest update said Turkish Airlines had resumed Dubai and Abu Dhabi services, while Qatar Airways was operating multiple daily Dubai flights. Air India and Air India Express had restored their full GCC networks, although further disruption remains possible if regional airspace restrictions change.
Other carriers continue to maintain longer suspensions. The update listed Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, ITA Airways, Finnair, Philippine Airlines, AirBaltic, Korean Air, Pegasus, Lufthansa, Eurowings and SWISS among airlines with various UAE or regional service restrictions.
What UAE passengers should do before travelling
Passengers with flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah should check their flight status shortly before leaving home, even if the original booking remains confirmed.
Airlines recommend allowing additional time for airport procedures and completing online check-in where available. Travellers should also keep their contact details updated with their airline so they can receive schedule-change notifications.
For flydubai passengers departing Dubai, the current guidance is to allow at least four hours before departure.
The most reliable information is the individual airline’s flight-status page or app, followed by the relevant airport’s official channels.
With schedules changing at short notice, passengers should not rely solely on an earlier timetable or booking confirmation when planning their journey.
What is the UAE flight status today?
Flight operations remain mixed on September 11, with delays, cancellations and schedule changes reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports. Passengers should check their individual flight status before travelling.
Are Emirates flights operating today?
Yes. Selected Emirates regional services, including flights from Dubai to Bahrain and Kuwait, were scheduled to operate. Some other Emirates flights were also listed as delayed.
Are Etihad flights operating between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain and Kuwait?
Most Etihad services on those routes were reported to be operating normally, although some flights were delayed.
Which flydubai flights were cancelled?
The September 11 update listed flydubai FZ025 to Bahrain and FZ8501 to Kuwait as cancelled.
Which Air Arabia flights were cancelled?
G9068 and G9124 from Sharjah to Kuwait, G9107 from Sharjah to Bahrain and 3L020 from Abu Dhabi to Kuwait were listed as cancelled.
What should UAE passengers do before going to the airport?
Passengers should check their airline’s latest flight status, complete online check-in where available and allow extra time for airport procedures. Flydubai passengers departing Dubai have been advised to allow at least four hours.
Are all UAE flight disruptions linked to regional tensions?
No. The latest update specifically notes that disruptions can have different causes, including operational and technical issues.
Where can passengers check Dubai flight status?
Dubai Airports provides an online flight-status service covering departures and arrivals.
