Emirates and flydubai suspend Dubai operations amid Iranian missile attacks on Gulf US bases following US-Israel strikes, closing DXB airport indefinitely and disrupting global travel.
Emirates and flydubai have halted flights to and from Dubai amid escalating regional tensions triggered by Iranian retaliatory strikes following US-Israel attacks on Iran. Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world’s busiest international hub, and Al Maktoum International (DWC) have suspended all operations indefinitely due to widespread airspace closures across Iran, Iraq, Israel, UAE, Qatar, and southern Syria.
The disruptions stem from Iran’s “Truthful Promise 4” operation, which targeted US military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, and Israel after joint US-Israel strikes hit Tehran under “Operation Epic Fury.” Explosions rocked Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, and other Gulf cities, with UAE air defenses intercepting missiles but debris causing casualties and damage in Abu Dhabi neighborhoods like Saadiyat Island. Emirates cited “multiple regional airspace closures” for the temporary suspension, while flydubai noted impacts from Iraqi, Iranian, and Israeli airspace shutdowns.
Passengers face widespread cancellations, diversions, and rerouting, with airlines like Air India suspending all Middle East flights and urging travelers to avoid airports. Dubai Airports advised against heading to terminals and to check with carriers directly, as disruptions could extend through Sunday or early next week. The chaos underscores aviation’s vulnerability to Middle East flashpoints, affecting global routes through Dubai’s key hub.
