Dubai Airports Resume Limited Flights After US, Israel and Iran Wage War Disrupting Air Travel

Dubai’s two major airports — Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — have begun restarting flight operations after a brief disruption tied to escalating regional tensions, but normal services have not yet returned.

“Dubai’s two major airports have begun restarting flight operations, but normal services have not yet returned”

The Sunday Guardian

As of 10 March 2026 the airports are operating with a limited number of flights while airlines gradually bring schedules back online, and authorities warn that operations remain restricted as the regional security situation continues to affect aviation across the Middle East.

The Sunday Guardian

Officials described the reopening as a phased, partial resumption: Dubai Airports said operations were being resumed in phases beginning 7 March and cautioned travellers not to come to the airport unless their airline had confirmed a flight.

Selected airlines and routes have been allowed to operate while aviation authorities continue to review safety conditions.

The Sunday Guardian

Some international services have restarted, notably flights to destinations such as India and several European countries, and Dubai’s flag carrier Emirates confirmed certain flights for passengers with confirmed bookings are operating.

“Dubai’s two major airports have begun restarting flight operations, but normal services have not yet returned”

The Sunday Guardian

However, the restoration is selective and limited: only certain carriers and routes are running and schedules may change frequently.

The disruption that prompted the temporary halt or limitation of operations began after escalating tensions across the Middle East forced several countries to close or restrict their airspace, leading airlines worldwide to suspend, cancel or reroute flights and causing thousands of passengers to face delays and cancellations between Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Authorities emphasised safety and warned that full normal schedules remain distant: aviation officials continue to monitor the regional security situation closely, and travellers should expect delays and last-minute changes as airlines gradually restore services and keep security measures in place.

“Dubai’s two major airports have begun restarting flight operations, but normal services have not yet returned”

The Sunday Guardian