Middle East Flight Suspensions Extended: Full Airline List July 2026
Middle East flight suspensions extended by 17 international carriers as of July 22, 2026 — with British Airways permanently cancelling Jeddah and Finnair suspending Doha through the entire winter season.
Middle East flight suspensions have been extended by multiple international carriers into August, September, and October — and some airlines have gone further, making route changes permanent. As of July 22, 2026, travelers with bookings to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Bahrain, and other Gulf destinations face a disrupted aviation landscape that will not normalise until at least late October at the earliest.
This is the complete and current list of every airline that has extended Middle East flight suspensions, along with exact resumption dates, rebooking and refund policies, and what Indian travelers need to do right now if they are affected.
Middle East Flight Suspensions — Full Airline List by Carrier
Aegean Airlines
Aegean has cancelled Dubai flights through August 31. No confirmed resumption announcement beyond that date.
Air Astana
Air Astana has suspended flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai until August 31, citing conditions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region. The airline has confirmed passengers are entitled to a full refund at the point of purchase, free rebooking to later dates, or rebooking to other international destinations operated by Air Astana.
Air Canada
Air Canada has extended the suspension of flights linking Toronto with Dubai and Tel Aviv until October 24. Affected passengers should contact Air Canada directly to review rebooking and refund options.
Air France
Air France plans to resume Dubai services on July 27 — making it one of the first major European carriers to return to the Dubai corridor. Riyadh flights remain suspended until July 24 and Beirut operations until August 2. Air France noted that resumption remains subject to assessment of the security situation, which it described as rapidly evolving.
AirBaltic
AirBaltic has suspended services between Riga and Dubai. No confirmed resumption date has been announced.
British Airways
British Airways flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Amman, and Tel Aviv remain suspended until October 31. Doha will be cut to one daily flight from August 1. Riyadh drops from two daily flights to one from August 8. British Airways has permanently ended its Jeddah service — the first major permanent route closure resulting from the Middle East flight suspensions.
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific has extended the suspension of Dubai flights until October 24 and Riyadh services until October 25 — having previously expected to return on September 1. Cathay confirmed affected travelers will be offered flexibility to rebook, reroute, or refund their tickets.
Finnair
Finnair has suspended flights between Helsinki and Dubai until October 24. The airline’s Doha service will remain suspended during the entire winter season for commercial reasons — with customers booked between October 3 and March 27, 2027 expected to be rerouted mainly on Qatar Airways.
ITA Airways
ITA Airways has suspended its Dubai service until October 24.
KLM
KLM flights to Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam remain suspended until August 23. KLM continues to avoid Iranian, Iraqi, and Israeli airspace, along with parts of the Arabian Gulf. Affected passengers may rebook or seek a refund depending on their ticket conditions.
Lufthansa Group
Lufthansa and Swiss flights to Dubai remain suspended until September 13. Services from Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Riyadh, Erbil, Muscat, and Tehran remain suspended until October 24. Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss have resumed Tel Aviv flights; Brussels Airlines continues to suspend Tel Aviv.
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines has resumed flights between Manila and Doha. Dubai services remain suspended until October 2.
Scoot
Scoot has suspended flights between Singapore and Jeddah until August 8. Affected passengers may request a refund or move their booking to another Scoot flight.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines has extended the suspension of Dubai flights until October 24 — having previously expected to return on August 2. The carrier has also postponed the launch of its Riyadh route until December 1. SIA confirmed passengers whose flights are cancelled will be moved to alternative services or may request a refund for the unused portion of their ticket.
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Damascus, Beirut, and Amman. Iran remains suspended. Turkish noted that some flights to and from Iran and the surrounding region have been cancelled and the situation is being monitored in real-time.
Wizz Air
Wizz Air services to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman remain suspended with operations expected to resume during September.
| Middle East Flight Suspensions — Resumption Dates by Airline | Suspended Until |
|---|---|
| Air France (Dubai) | July 27, 2026 ✅ Resuming |
| Air France (Riyadh) | July 24, 2026 ✅ Resuming |
| Air France (Beirut) | August 2, 2026 |
| Scoot (Jeddah) | August 8, 2026 |
| KLM (Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam) | August 23, 2026 |
| Aegean (Dubai) | August 31, 2026 |
| Air Astana (Dubai) | August 31, 2026 |
| Wizz Air (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Amman) | September 2026 |
| Lufthansa/Swiss (Dubai) | September 13, 2026 |
| Philippine Airlines (Dubai) | October 2, 2026 |
| Air Canada (Dubai, Tel Aviv) | October 24, 2026 |
| Cathay Pacific (Dubai) | October 24, 2026 |
| Finnair (Dubai) | October 24, 2026 |
| ITA Airways (Dubai) | October 24, 2026 |
| Lufthansa Group (Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, others) | October 24, 2026 |
| Singapore Airlines (Dubai) | October 24, 2026 |
| Cathay Pacific (Riyadh) | October 25, 2026 |
| British Airways (Dubai, Bahrain, Amman, Tel Aviv) | October 31, 2026 |
| British Airways (Jeddah) | Permanently cancelled |
| Finnair (Doha) | Suspended winter season — through March 2027 |
| Singapore Airlines (Riyadh) | December 1, 2026 |
| Turkish Airlines | Resumed ✅ (except Iran) |
What Airlines Are Still Flying From the UAE and Gulf
The Middle East flight suspensions list is long — but it is important to understand what is still operating. UAE carriers have not suspended operations and are in many cases expanding.
Emirates is operating 80 to 90 percent of its regular schedule and continues to fly to 137 destinations across 72 countries. flydubai launched its new daily Dubai–Bangkok service on July 1 and is expanding to twice daily from September 15. Air Arabia is flying from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah across its expanding network. Etihad is operating normally with summer peak of 300+ daily flights — with the exception of specific disrupted corridors including Bahrain on certain days.
Qatar Airways is operating 160+ destinations from Doha and continues to expand — Philadelphia resumes August 1 and the Doha–Dubai frequency has been expanded to five daily flights.
Indian carriers including Air India and IndiGo are operating normally on Gulf routes from Indian cities. Air India Express launched a new Navi Mumbai–Abu Dhabi service on July 15.
What Indian Travelers Must Do Now
For Indian nationals in the UAE, Indian expats traveling home, and Indian tourists with upcoming Gulf itineraries, the Middle East flight suspensions picture requires immediate action on bookings.
If you are booked on a suspended carrier: Contact your airline directly to confirm your rebooking, rerouting, or refund options. Do not wait — airlines are prioritising contacts from passengers with imminent travel dates.
If you need to fly to Europe, Asia, or long-haul destinations via a Gulf hub: Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are all operating their main networks. Rebook through one of these carriers rather than waiting for your suspended carrier to resume.
If you are flying Air India or IndiGo to the UAE: Both carriers are operating normally. Check flight status before heading to the airport but no suspension is in place on Indian carrier Gulf routes.
Complete Air Suvidha 2.0 before any return flight to India from the UAE — mandatory at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in within 24 hours before arrival. Free — ignore any website charging for this form.
Remember UPI does not work in the UAE. Carry UAE Dirhams or use a zero-forex international card. For travel insurance covering Middle East flight cancellations, rebooking costs, and regional conflict disruptions, SafetyWing Nomad Insurance provides comprehensive coverage at affordable daily rates for Indian travelers.
FAQs — Middle East Flight Suspensions July 2026
Q: Which airlines have extended Middle East flight suspensions the longest?
British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, and ITA Airways have all extended Middle East flight suspensions until late October 2026. British Airways has gone furthest by permanently cancelling its Jeddah service and suspending Dubai, Bahrain, and Amman until October 31. Finnair’s Doha suspension extends through the entire winter season until March 27, 2027. Singapore Airlines has also postponed its new Riyadh route launch until December 1, 2026.
Q: Are any suspended airlines resuming soon?
Yes — Air France is the first major European carrier to resume, with Dubai flights restarting on July 27 and Riyadh on July 24. Turkish Airlines has already resumed flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Damascus, Beirut, and Amman. Wizz Air expects to resume Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman during September. KLM is targeting August 23 for the return of Dubai, Riyadh, and Dammam. All resumptions remain subject to the evolving regional security assessment.
Q: What are my rights if my booked Middle East flight has been suspended?
You are entitled to either a full refund for the unused portion of your ticket or a free rebooking on an alternative service. Most airlines including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air Astana, KLM, and others have explicitly confirmed these options.
For Indian carriers and passengers, the DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements also guarantee refund and free rebooking rights when airlines cancel flights — as restated in the Ministry of Civil Aviation advisory issued July 19, 2026. File a complaint through the DGCA Air Sewa portal at airsewa.gov.in if your rights are not honoured.
Final Word
The Middle East flight suspensions extended to October and beyond represent the longest and most coordinated international airline withdrawal from a major aviation market in recent memory. Seventeen carriers across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America have now pushed resumption dates into August at the earliest and October at the latest — with British Airways permanently cancelling Jeddah and Finnair abandoning Doha for the entire winter season.
UAE carriers are absorbing the gap and operating normally, which is why DXB remains functional and busy despite the international airline withdrawal. For Indian travelers, the message is clear: if your carrier is suspended, rebook through Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, or Turkish Airlines — do not wait for a suspended carrier to return.
📌 Also Read:
- UAE Travel Advisory July 2026 — Full Airline Status
- UAE Flight Updates July 16 — Singapore Airlines Extends to October
- India Flight Cancellation Rights — Ministry Advisory July 2026
🔗 Official Sources:
- Gulf News — International Airlines Extend Middle East Flight Suspensions
- DGCA Air Sewa — Passenger Grievance Portal
Aaseem Bhardwaj is a journalist, seasoned traveler and IT professional based in India. With firsthand travel experience across Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East and Europe, Aaseem founded Travel Man Today to provide reliable visa updates and travel news for Indian passport holders. He has personally traveled to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, UAE and Europe. Follow his travel vlogs on YouTube at @travelmantoday
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