Dubai Tehran flights resume for the first time since the US-Israel-Iran conflict disrupted regional aviation earlier this year. A FlySepehran aircraft operating from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport touched down at Dubai International Airport on June 29, 2026 at 1.18pm, according to flight tracking data from Flightradar24.

Dubai Airports listed the arrival as flight IS 7352, arriving at Terminal 2.

The landing marks a significant milestone in the slow recovery of Middle East aviation — and carries direct implications for Indian travelers who transit through Dubai or have connections to Iran.

What Happened and When

The conflict began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel carried out military strikes against targets in Iran. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks on UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

The resulting military activity triggered widespread airspace closures and flight cancellations across the region. Iran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport suspended all operations during the most intense phase of the conflict.

The airport gradually resumed operations from June 9, 2026. Airlines have since been cautiously restoring selected services as diplomatic efforts to stabilise the situation continue.

Dubai Tehran Flights: Limited Schedule So Far

While the Tehran-Dubai route has reopened, availability is extremely limited at this stage.

FlySepehran’s website showed only sporadic scheduling for the Dubai service. The next Tehran-Dubai flight after the June 29 resumption was listed for Wednesday, with a further flight scheduled for July 8.

A return flight from Dubai to Tehran was scheduled to depart later on June 29 as well.

Before the conflict, dozens of flights operated every week between the UAE and Iran. That level of connectivity has not yet returned.

Airline	Status	Notes
FlySepehran	Resumed — limited schedule	First flight June 29, 2026
flydubai	Not yet resumed	Monitoring situation
Air Arabia	Not yet resumed	Monitoring situation
Other UAE carriers	Not yet resumed	Awaiting safety clearance

Ramin Kashefazar, head of Imam Khomeini Airport, confirmed the route reactivation in a statement carried by Iranian state media.

EASA Still Advising Caution Over Middle East Airspace

The resumption of Dubai Tehran flights is a positive step — but the wider regional airspace picture remains cautious.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its conflict-zone advisory to July 3, 2026. The agency advises airlines to continue avoiding Iranian, Iraqi, and Lebanese airspace entirely.

EASA also recommends exercising caution when operating over Bahrain, Kuwait, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Oman, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

The agency acknowledged that the risk level has reduced compared to the height of the conflict. However, it described the situation as fragile and requiring ongoing monitoring.

Airspace Zone	EASA Status (as of June 29)
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon	Avoid entirely
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar	Caution advised
Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman	Caution advised
Israel	Avoid entirely

What This Means for Indian Travelers

The resumption of Dubai Tehran flights is relevant to Indian travelers in several ways.

First, Iranian-origin passengers who had been stranded or rerouting through alternative airports now have a direct option back to Dubai. For Indian travelers in Dubai who have Iranian family or business connections, direct service to Tehran is available again — albeit with very limited frequency at this stage.

Second, the gradual normalisation of Middle East airspace is good news for the broader regional connectivity that Indian travelers depend on. Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s busiest transit hubs, handling millions of Indian passengers every year on connections to Europe, the US, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

During the height of the conflict, some Dubai-transiting routes were disrupted or rerouted, adding flight time and cost. As airspace normalises, those routes are expected to return to their standard paths and timings.

For Indian travelers currently transiting through Dubai or planning to do so, the situation is improving but not yet fully normal. Check your airline’s operational updates before flying — particularly if your route passes anywhere near Iranian, Iraqi, or Israeli airspace, where EASA cautions still apply.

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Timeline: Middle East Aviation Disruption 2026

Date	Event
February 28, 2026	US-Israel military strikes on Iran begin
Late February–May	Regional airspace disruptions, mass cancellations
June 9, 2026	Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport resumes operations
June 29, 2026	First Dubai-Tehran flight since conflict — FlySepehran IS 7352
July 3, 2026	EASA conflict-zone advisory expires (subject to review)

FAQs — Dubai Tehran Flights resume 2026

Q: Are Dubai Tehran flights fully back to normal?

No — Dubai Tehran flights have resumed but remain very limited. FlySepehran operated the first flight on June 29, 2026, with the next available flights listed for Wednesday and July 8. Major UAE carriers including flydubai and Air Arabia have not yet resumed Iran services. The route is expected to gradually build back to its pre-conflict frequency as the security situation stabilises further, but full restoration could take several more weeks or months.

Q: Is it safe to transit through Dubai right now?

Dubai International Airport is fully operational and safe for transit. EASA does advise caution for flights operating over UAE airspace, but this is a precautionary advisory rather than a prohibition. Emirates, flydubai, and international carriers are operating normally through DXB. The EASA conflict-zone advisory is due for review on July 3, 2026, and could be updated based on the regional security situation at that point.

Q: How does the Middle East conflict affect Indian travelers flying via Dubai?

For most Indian travelers transiting through Dubai to Europe, the US, Africa, or Southeast Asia, the impact has been minimal since Suvarnabhumi-Dubai routings do not cross the most restricted airspace zones. Some routes that cross Iraqi or Iranian airspace were rerouted during the conflict, adding flight time. As airspace normalises, standard routing should resume. Indian travelers should check with their airline before departure for any active rerouting on their specific flight path.

Final Word

The first Dubai Tehran flight since the Middle East conflict represents a small but meaningful step toward restoring the regional aviation network. Full normalcy on the UAE-Iran corridor is still some way off — with only FlySepehran operating and UAE carriers yet to return — but the direction of travel is clear. For Indian travelers, the gradual reopening of Middle East airspace is welcome news for regional connectivity, transit reliability, and flight economics through Dubai. Monitor EASA updates and your airline’s operational notices before any travel through the region over the coming weeks.

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Official Sources:

• Gulf News — Dubai Welcomes First Flight From Tehran
• EASA Middle East Conflict Zone Advisory