Airlines worldwide have continued suspending flights throughout the Middle East following the commencement of “major combat operations” across Iran by the US and Israel. This triggered counter-attacks across the Middle East – striking Dubai, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait, all hosting US bases, alongside Israel.

Airspace throughout the region has remained largely deserted. Key Middle Eastern aviation hubs, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, have been closed or significantly restricted as a consequence. Numerous British holidaymakers who favour destinations such as Dubai have had their itineraries disrupted. The UK Foreign Office has instructed Britons against travelling to Israel or Palestine, while advising those currently in locations including Dubai, Bahrain and Kuwait to take shelter.

In a statement on its website, the Foreign Office said: “Due to the threat posed by escalation in the region, we recommend against all travel to Israel and Palestine. On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel commenced joint military action in Iran, Israeli airspace has now closed.”

The Foreign Office has additionally revised its guidance for British nationals presently in destinations including Dubai, Bahrain and Kuwait. It said: “Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities.”, reports the Mirror.

The circumstances are rapidly evolving, therefore anyone scheduled to fly in the forthcoming days should also obtain advice from their airline operator.

Cancelled flights to the Middle East

Aegean Airlines – Greece’s largest carrier has suspended services to Tel Aviv in Israel, Beirut in Lebanon and Erbil in Iraq until March 2.

Air Astana – All services to the Middle East have been cancelled until March 3.

Air Canada – All services from Canada to Israel have been cancelled until March 8. All services to Dubai have been cancelled until March 3.

Air Europa – The Spanish carrier has cancelled services to Tel Aviv and is monitoring the situation to assess operations on Tuesday.

Air France KLM – All services to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut cancelled for Saturday. Dutch KLM weekend services to and from Dubai, Dammam and Riyadh have been cancelled.

Azerbaijan Airlines – All services to and from Dubai, Doha, Jeddah and Tel Aviv suspended.

British Airways – Services to Tel Aviv and Bahrain cancelled until March 3.

Cathay Pacific – Services to and from Dubai and Riyadh suspended.

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Emirates – All services to and from Dubai suspended until March 2.

Etihad – Services from Abu Dhabi suspended until 2pm local time on Sunday.

FlyDubai – All services to and from Dubai suspended until 3pm local time on Sunday.

ITA Airways – Services to and from Tel Aviv and not using airspace of Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Iran until March 7.

Lot Polish Airlines – Flights to Tel Aviv suspended until March 15. Flights to Dubai and Riyadh cancelled until March 2.

Lufthansa – Flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel, Beirut in Lebanon and Oman suspended until March 7. Flights to and from Dubai on Saturday and Sunday suspended.

Norwegian Air – All flights to and from Dubai suspended until March 4.

Pegasus Airlines – Flights to Iran, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon were cancelled up to and including March 2.

Qatar Airways – Flights suspended due to closure of Quatari airspace. Update coming by 9am local time on Monday.

Turkish Airlines – Flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman cancelled on Saturday. Flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Jordan cancelled until March 2.

Wizz Air – Flights to and from Israel, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman halted with immediate effect until March 7.

Knock-on effect

Air India – Flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar to London, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris on Sunday have been cancelled. More flights to London, Birmingham, Amsterdam, Zurich, Milan, Vienna, Copenhagen and Frankfurt had been cancelled.

IndiGo – Temporary suspension of international flights using Middle Eastern airspace until Monday.

Japan Airlines – Cancelled flight on Saturday from Tokyo Haneda to Doha and return flight on March 1.

Lufthansa – Will not fly through Israeli, Lebanese, Jordanian, Iraqi and Iranian airspace until March 7. Virgin Atlantic – Will sidestep Iraqi airspace, meaning certain pre-arranged flights will be rerouted accordingly.