UAE flight status today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays and cancellations – travellers’ guide

UAE travelers experience a day of flight disruptions on Monday, with delays and cancellations reported at major airports. Air Arabia has cancelled several flights between the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, while Emirates, Etihad, and flydubai are reporting a mix of on-time and disrupted services. The delays and cancellations are attributed to various factors, including regional tensions, operational issues, and technical problems.

Dubai International Airport saw several flights delayed or cancelled, including flydubai flight FZ816 (Dubai to Abha) which was cancelled, and Emirates flights EK613 (Dubai to Islamabad), EK505 (Dubai to Mumbai), and EK505 (Dubai to Shanghai) with delayed or new departure times. Abu Dhabi Airports also reported delays and cancellations, such as Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flight 3L312 being cancelled, and others delayed or rescheduled.

Etihad Airways had its Monday schedule with services between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, Kuwait, and flights to various international destinations, but also reported cancellations and delays. Emirates advised passengers to check their individual flight status as schedules and routes could change at short notice. flydubai advised travelers to check-in 60 minutes before departure and arrive at the airport four hours prior to their flight. Air Arabia's Sharjah schedule also showed cancellations on several Bahrain and Kuwait services.