Middle East flights: KLM, Singapore Airlines and Air France extend suspensions
International airlines continue to adjust schedules for Middle East flights as airspace restrictions linked to the Iran war persist. Against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty across the region, here's how airlines are adapting their operations. KLM KLM has adjusted its flight schedule across the Middle East and continues to avoid the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel, as well as parts of…
International airlines are altering their schedules for flights to and from the Middle East due to ongoing airspace restrictions related to the Iran conflict. KLM has resumed services to Tel Aviv, but continues to avoid Iran, Iraq, Israel, and parts of the Arabian Gulf. Flights to Riyadh and Dammam are suspended until November 27, while Dubai flights are paused until March 27.
Singapore Airlines extended its suspension of Dubai flights until February 28, 2027, while Scoot has suspended its Jeddah flights until December 2, 2026. Air France resumed flights to Tel Aviv and Beirut, but still suspends operations to Dubai until November 7. Lufthansa resumed flights to Tel Aviv, but suspends services to Dubai until November 25, affecting other airlines in the Lufthansa Group as well.
ITA Airways suspended all flights to Riyadh until November 18 and Dubai until November 30. AirBaltic keeps its Riga to Dubai flights suspended for the entire 2026/2027 winter season. Wizz Air has cancelled all Abu Dhabi and Dubai flights for the winter season, citing extended regional airspace restrictions. Air Canada extended its suspension of Tel Aviv and Dubai flights until the end of March 2027.
Cathay Pacific extended its suspension of Dubai and Riyadh flights until January 31, 2027. British Airways resumes one daily flight to Dubai from London in winter, with increased services in summer. Flights to Amman and Bahrain will resume in November and March, respectively. American Airlines maintains a flexible booking policy for Tel Aviv until March 2027.
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