UAE flights status update: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations – what travellers need to know this weekend

UAE travellers are facing ongoing flight disruptions this weekend, with delays and cancellations reported at several airports. Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi are particularly affected. Saudi Arabia remains a major source of uncertainty, with some carriers suspending services to Riyadh and Dammam, while others operate reduced or adjusted schedules.

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, and flydubai are among the airlines impacted, with some routes returning to normal service by late November, while others remain cancelled until early January 2027. Passengers are advised to check their individual bookings and the airline's flight-status page before travelling. The security situation in the region remains unsettled, with ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, as well as Saudi Arabia's intercepts of ballistic missiles launched by Yemen's Houthi militia. These developments underline the continuing security risks across parts of the region.