Which airlines are cancelling Middle East flights?

How carriers have reacted to the crisis

A wave of cancellations and schedule reductions has spread across global aviation since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East. Major Gulf carriers and many international airlines temporarily altered services as a result of closed airspace, safety concerns and operational complications.

Who has cut or limited service

• Gulf network carriers: some Gulf-based airlines significantly curtailed or paused flights to affected hubs as regional airspace closures and safety concerns disrupted normal operations.
• International carriers: a broad set of global airlines rerouted flights, cancelled services that used Middle East overflies, or suspended routes to Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi until conditions stabilised.
• Smaller and specialty operators: several carriers trimmed schedules or adjusted capacity on routes that normally connect through the region.

Why flights are being cancelled

Airlines are reacting to a combination of factors: airspace closures, heightened safety risks, crew and aircraft repositioning challenges, and sudden spikes in insurance and fuel costs. Some carriers have also been forced to withdraw services while they reorganise schedules and protect stranded passengers.

What travellers should do now

• Check the airline’s official alerts and your flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Review rebooking and refund policies; many carriers have issued temporary flexibility measures.
• Register with your government’s travel service or embassy if you are in the region so consular teams can reach you in a crisis.

The situation is fluid. For specific flight lists and up-to-the-minute cancellations, consult your carrier and international aviation advisories, as operators update schedules rapidly in response to changing conditions.