Status as on 7 March 2026, 10:30 GST
Air travel from Dubai has started moving again. Slowly. Carefully. You can check the status of the key airlines – Emirates, Etihad, and Fly Dubai here. We have also provided the official links.
Note that the purpose of this story is to help readers. You are also advised to check with the airlines and understand the regional situation before making any travel plans. The number one priority right now is to ensure safety and security of each and everyone.
Emirates
Official page: https://www.emirates.com/in/english/
Emirates is currently operating a limited flight schedule. Only selected destinations are running for now.
Available flights
- Flights to these destinations are currently operating.
- You can check availability and book here. Emirates is accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority.
Transit in Dubai
- Customers transiting in Dubai will only be accepted for travel if their connecting flight is operating. Please do not go to the airport unless you hold a confirmed booking for these flights.
Important for all Emirates passengers:
- Check flight status.
- Review the latest operational updates on emirates.com.
- Check your email for any notifications about changes or cancellations to your flights before travelling to the airport.
If you have booked to travel between 28 February until and including 31 March, then you have these options:
- Rebook on an alternate flight. You can rebook on another flight to your intended destination for travel on or before 30 April. If you booked your flight with a travel agent, you must contact them. If you booked with Emirates directly, contact here.
- Request for refund. You can request for a refund of your ticket by completing the refund form if you booked with Emirates directly. If you booked your flights with a travel agent, please contact them.
Ensure your contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking to receive updates.
Etihad
Official page – https://www.etihad.com/en-in/
Etihad has resumed several long-haul departures from today.
The following destinations are scheduled to operate to and from Abu Dhabi between 6 March and 19 March:
| Country | Cities / Destinations |
|---|---|
| Australia | Melbourne, Sydney |
| Austria | Vienna |
| Belgium | Brussels |
| Cambodia | Phnom Penh |
| Canada | Toronto |
| China | Beijing, Hong Kong |
| Czech Republic | Prague |
| Denmark | Copenhagen |
| Egypt | Cairo |
| Ethiopia | Addis Ababa |
| France | Paris |
| Germany | Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich |
| Greece | Athens |
| India | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Indonesia | Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta |
| Ireland | Dublin |
| Italy | Milan (Malpensa), Rome |
| Japan | Tokyo |
| Kenya | Nairobi |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
| Maldives | Malé |
| Morocco | Casablanca |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam |
| Oman | Muscat |
| Pakistan | Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore |
| Philippines | Manila |
| Poland | Warsaw |
| Russia | Moscow (Sheremetyevo), St Petersburg |
| Saudi Arabia | Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh |
| Seychelles | Seychelles |
| Singapore | Singapore |
| South Korea | Seoul (Incheon) |
| Spain | Barcelona, Madrid |
| Sri Lanka | Colombo |
| Switzerland | Geneva, Zurich |
| Taiwan | Taipei |
| Thailand | Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Phuket |
| Turkey | Istanbul |
| United Kingdom | London (Heathrow), Manchester |
| United States | Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York (JFK), Washington |
| Vietnam | Hanoi |
Important note:
- Check your flight status at etihad.com before travelling to the airport.
- Ensure your contact details are up to date in their booking.
- If you are holding Etihad tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026, with original travel dates up to 21 March 2026, you may rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to 15 May 2026.
- Guests on all Etihad flights until 21 March may request a refund at etihad.com/en/help/refund-form or through their travel agent.
- If you booked through a travel agent, you should contact your agent directly.
FlyDubai
Official page – https://www.flydubai.com/en-in/
flydubai has restarted flights across its network. The airline is operating a reduced number of flights and will gradually add more routes as airspace restrictions across the region ease. The schedule is being updated regularly.
Travel Advisory
Do not to travel to the airport unless you have a confirmed booking or official confirmation of a rebooked flight.
Connecting Flights: Customers connecting through Dubai on the flydubai network will only be accepted for travel from their origin if the connecting flight is operating.
Contact Centre: The flydubai Contact Centre is experiencing a high volume of calls. The teams are working their best to assist everyone as soon as possible.
Important Notes
- Check flight status for the latest updates before heading to the airport.
- Flights are available to book on flydubai.com, flydubai mobile app, the flydubai Contact Centre in Dubai at (+971) 600 54 44 45, the flydubai Travel Shop, or via the respective travel agents.
- Ensure that your contact details are up to date by visiting Manage your booking.
- Customers booked to travel between 28 February and 31 March have the option to rebook on an alternative flight to the same destination up to 30 days from the original travel date with no penalty charges.
- Customers who booked their flight with a travel agent are required to contact them for rebooking or refund options.
Note: Besides these airlines, several countries are also operating their own airline services to and from Dubai and nearby airports as schedules gradually restart.
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