A slew of airlines, including both premier and budget carriers, have grounded their scheduled services in the Middle East amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.

The situation intensified today following Iran’s response to Donald Trump’s announcement that the US executed a “very successful” airstrike on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend. The initial offensive by Israel occurred on June 13, targeting Tehran as part of an extensive assault on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, igniting ongoing reciprocal strikes ever since.

Consequently, numerous airlines have now judged the skies over certain Middle Eastern regions too perilous for commercial flights due to the alarming developments. Here is a rundown of all known suspended flights, sorted by airline, as of this report – bear in mind that this information could change at any moment, so passengers should verify with their respective airlines if they suspect their flights may be impacted, reports the Mirror.

Aegean Airlines

Greece’s flagship carrier Aegean Airlines has axed all journeys to and from Tel Aviv until the early hours of July 12, including routes to and from Beirut, Amman, and Erbil up to the morning arrivals on June 28, as per its statement on X/Twitter.

Passengers affected by these cancellations are entitled to request a refund, credit voucher, or to reschedule their flight for an alternative date.

Aeroflot

Russia’s Aeroflot has announced the cessation of flights connecting Moscow with Tehran, alongside alterations to additional Middle Eastern itineraries.

Air Astana

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has cancelled flights to Dubai and Doha scheduled for Monday (June 23) due to the “conflict escalation in Middle East”, promising to “closely monitor” the situation. The airline assured passengers affected by the suspended flights that they will be offered a full refund or free rebooking for alternative travel dates.

airBaltic

Latvia’s airBaltic announced that all flights to and from Tel Aviv until September 30 have been cancelled.

Air Canada

Air Canada released a statement saying: “Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East, and as a precautionary measure, Air Canada is temporarily suspending its daily, non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai as of June 18, 2025. The suspension is in effect up to and including July 3, 2025, at which time it may be further extended following a safety assessment in consultation with government and other authorities.

The airline added: “If your itinerary is affected, we will send you an email with more information about your options,” advising customers who used a travel advisor to contact them directly.

Air Europa 

Spain’s Air Europa revealed that it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv until July 31.

Air France

Air France confirmed it will suspend its services to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates until at least Tuesday (June 24) due to the conflict.

The airline has further extended the suspension of its Tel Aviv route, a frequent target for Iran’s airstrikes. A spokesperson announced: “Due to the current situation, the airline has decided to cancel its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until Tuesday, June 24th inclusive.”

In addition, it was revealed that affected customers have been notified about cancelled flights and were informed that “they can change their trip free of charge or request a credit note or a full refund if they no longer travel.”

Air India

Air India disclosed on Monday (June 23) its decision to halt flights over Middle Eastern airspace as a consequence of Iranian missile strikes targeting bases in Iraq and Qatar.

Air India Express

Air India Express, India’s budget airline, acknowledged diversions and cancellations across its routes in the Middle East due to regional unrest. One spokesperson added, “As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and suspension of Qatar airspace, Air India Express has diverted our Doha-bound flight from Kochi to Muscat and returned our flight bound from Kannur.”

American Airlines

American Airlines has paused its sole Middle East connection—the daily service linking Philadelphia with Doha, Qatar. The airline had previously acknowledged: “American Airlines has made adjustments to its Doha, Qatar (DOH) operation, temporarily suspending flights between DOH and Philadelphia (PHL) until Sunday, June 22.

“We will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation further as needed.”

No immediate resumption has been confirmed.

Azerbaijan Airlines

The Azeri airline announced it has suspended flights to and from both Tel Aviv and Tabriz in Iran until June 30 due to, “recent developments in the Middle East and the closure of airspace by several countries.”

Bluebird Airways.

The Greek airline has cancelled all flights to and from Israel until June 30, pending a reassessment of the security situation in the Middle East.

British Airways

The UK’s largest airline cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Doha yesterday (June 22) but are set to resume today (June 23), albeit with ongoing monitoring and flexible rebooking options for affected passengers through to July 6. Also suspended flights to Bahrain until June 30.

A spokesperson for British Airways stated on Sunday: “As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority.

“We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation.”

BA passengers with bookings to Dubai and Doha between now and Tuesday 24 June can postpone their trips up to 4 July by calling the airline.

Delta Airlines

The US carrier indicated that travel to, from or through Tel Aviv may be impacted between June 12 and August 31.

EasyJet

The budget-friendly airline has prolonged its currently suspended flights to and from Israel until June 30. Initially, the suspension was until the end of October last year but was later extended until March and has now been extended again.

EgyptAir

Egypt’s national carrier has announced the cancellation of all flights to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil (in Kurdistan) until further notice. A spokesperson advised affected passengers to review their bookings by contacting EgyptAir’s customer service centre.

El Al and Sundor

Both Israeli carriers, El Al and Sundor, have cancelled all flights until June 27. El Al, the parent company of the airlines, stated: “Following developments in the security situation and according to the state’s decision, EL AL and Sundor’s regular flight schedule is cancelled through June 27, 2025.

“Additionally, EL AL and Sundor flights scheduled to depart through July 15, 2025, have been closed for new bookings in the booking systems until the security situation becomes clearer, and with the aim of providing solutions for passengers whose flights were cancelled.”

Ethiopian Airlines

A post on X dated June 16 informs: “Ethiopian Airlines would like to inform its esteemed passengers that due to operational considerations, all flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and Tel Aviv (TLV) in both directions have been suspended until 22 June 2025. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and kindly request affected passengers to contact the nearest Ethiopian Airlines ticket office.”

Moreover, it stated: “We will provide updates as new information becomes available,” with no additional details about further cancellations offered at this time.

Etihad Airways

Regarding Etihad Airways, the company has ceased operations on all routes between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv up to and including July 15. The airline commented, “As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority.”

The statement continues with assurances that “We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation.”

Emirates 

In related news, Emirates has declared an immediate halt on all its flights to Iran and Iraq, affecting those who intended to connect via Dubai, effective until June 30.

Travellers bound for these countries have been warned by the airline that they “will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.”

Finnair

Finnish airline Finnair announced: “Due to the heightened safety situation in the Middle East, we are suspending flights to Doha and cancelling all flights from June 19 to June 30, 2025, as well as flight AY1982 on July 1, 2025. We will contact all Finnair customers personally about the cancellations.”

The airline stated that flights are being cancelled two days prior to the original departure date to allow for the best possible alternative flight arrangements. However, due to the regional situation, customers with Doha as their destination or departure point cannot be offered alternative flights.

Finnair assured that none of its flights are traversing the airspace of Iraq, Iran, Syria, or Israel.

Flydubai 

In related developments, Flydubai has temporarily suspended flights to and from Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Syria until June 30. Iberia Express, a Spanish budget airline, has also confirmed the suspension of its flights to and from Israel until at least June 30.

Indigo 

Indian carrier Indigo issued a statement on X/Twitter on Monday, June 23, saying: “In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East, some of our flights may experience delays or diversions. These adjustments are being made to ensure operations remain within safe and compliant airspace.

“We recommend checking your flight status regularly. If your flight is impacted, alternate options can be easily explored through our website. We continue to monitor the situation closely in coordination with the relevant authorities. We appreciate your patience and understanding.”

Iraqi Airways 

Iraqi Airways has announced a halt on flights from Amman in Jordan to the Iraq port city of Basra until June 25, with services expected to resume the following morning of June 26. The airline issued a statement on Monday (June 23), stating: “Due to the current regional situation, we inform Iraqi citizens in Amman who wish to travel to Basra that our company will operate a direct flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman to Basra International Airport.”

Israir

Israir has made it clear that they have cancelled all their flights from and to Israel until June 30 and have ceased selling tickets up to and including July 7.

Ita Airways

The Italian carrier has revealed plans to extend the suspension of Tel Aviv flights until July 31, impacting two additional flights originally scheduled for August 1.

KLM

The Dutch flagship carrier has indefinitely suspended all its flights to and from Tel Aviv, following an initial suspension valid until at least July 1. The airline also noted potential disruptions to some flights to, from, or via Beirut until June 29.

“We assess on a daily basis whether it’s safe and responsible to operate,” said a KLM spokesperson.

Kuwait Airways

Kuwait Airways has grounded all flights departing from its hub on June 23, with disruption rippling through the region. A statement on Twitter disclosed the situation: “Due to developments in the region, flights departing from Kuwait have been suspended.”

The airline is keeping a watchful eye on the weather, promising updates as they come: “The weather conditions are being monitored and evaluated. Any updates will be announced in this regard. We hope everyone will follow the news from the official channels of Kuwait Airways. We ask God to protect Kuwait and its people from all harm.”

This pause in operations trails after both Qatar and Bahrain closed their airspace, potentiated by Iran’s strike on the Al Udeid US military base in Doha.

Lufthansa Group

Meanwhile, Lufthansa Group has also grounded its Middle East operations for several destinations including Tel Aviv, Tehran, Amman, Erbil, and Beirut, across various dates with different airlines under its umbrella like Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and Swiss taking a hit.

Pegasus Airlines

Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines announced a halt to flights to Iran until June 30, alongside services to Iraq, Lebanon, and Jordan until June 23.

Pakistan International Airlines 

Additionally, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), has also made the decision to suspend routes to various Middle Eastern locations such as Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Dubai, with uncertainty around when normal service will resume.

“In view emerging situation in the Gulf region, #PIA is temporarily suspending its flights to #Doha, #Kuwait, #Bahrain and #Dubai,” a tweet read on Monday (June 23) evening. Passengers have been advised to contact the airline for further information or to rebook an alternative flight.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways issued a statement: “Effective 22 June, 2025: To ensure connectivity and minimise disruption, Qatar Airways has rescheduled a number of flights over the coming weeks in order to preserve the integrity, reliability and resilience of the airline’s global network.The airline confirmed it had temporarily cancelled flights to Iran, Iraq and Syria due to the current situation in the region.

It added: “The affected airports in Iran include Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA), Mashhad Airport (MHD), Shiraz Airport (SYZ). “”In Iraq, the affected airports are Baghdad Airport (BGW), Erbil Airport (EBL), Basra Airport (BSR), Sulaymaniyah Airport (ISU), Najaf Airport (NJF).

In Syria, the affected airport is Damascus International Airport (DAM).”

SalamAir

Oman’s budget carrier SalamAir announced that it has cancelled all flights to Iran, Iraq and Azerbaijan up to and including June 30.

“Passengers connecting through Muscat with final destinations of Iran, Iraq or Azerbaijan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice,” the airline added.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines has announced the cancellation of all flights between Singapore and Dubai until June 25, following an earlier cancellation on June 23. The airline cited “a security assessment of the geopolitical situation in the Middle East” as the reason for these cancellations.

Tarom

Romania’s flagship carrier, has halted all commercial flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, and Amman until June 24.

Transavia

KLM’s budget subsidiary, has axed flights to and from Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon until at least June 30, with the Tel Aviv route suspended until September 7.

TUS Airways

The Cyprus carreir has scrapped all its flights to and from Israel up to and including June 24. The airline also stated that flights scheduled between June 25 and June 30 are not available for sale at the moment, pending further updates.

Turkish Airlines

Has cancelled all flights to Baghdad, Damascus, and Tehran until June 30.

United Airlines 

United Airlines has put a halt to its daily service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai, following the suspension of all flights to Tel Aviv Airport last week. United, according to CBS, said the decision was “due to conflict in the region,” but did not provide a timeline for when flights might resume.

Wizz Air

The low-cost carrier, has declared it will avoid flying over Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace until further notice.