Flight Status Updates March 2: IndiGo to run 10 special flights from Jeddah on March 3 amid Middle East tensions

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Tens of thousands of passengers have been stranded over the past three days as Israel and the US launched missile strikes in Iran, and Tehran retaliated by launching airstrikes in several Middle Eastern countries. The conflict, being seen as one of the worst in recent years, led to the closure of key airports and airspaces.

The Dubai International Airport, Kuwait's main airport and Abu Dhabi Airport were among the major airline hubs that were shut on Saturday after several countries closed their airspaces.

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, halted all operations to and from Dubai until 3 pm local time on Monday and warned of disruptions through Thursday. Etihad Airways extended cancellations until 2 p.m. Monday, while Qatar Airways said flights to and from Doha were suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.

In India, Air India and IndiGo announced that they will not operate flights to and from the Middle East in view of the war in Iran and the subsequent airport closures. Air India also announced that specific flights to and from Europe also remained cancelled on 2 March. IndiGo extended its flight cancellations till Tuesday.

The disruptions rippled across Asia, with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. canceling some services to the Middle East through 5 March.

The United Arab Emirates’ civil aviation authority said it tended to more than 20,000 affected passengers caught up in the disruption. Tens of thousands of people have been stranded in a region that functions as a global superconnector, linking any two points on the planet with one single stop.

The airports that remained closed due to the war in Iran include — Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Heathrow Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Gatwick Airport, Hamad International Airport, andErbil Airport.

Follow this space for LIVE updates on flight status due to the Middle East conflict.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Indian airlines cancel 357 International flights as disruptions continue

Indian airlines cancelled 357 international flights on Monday as operational disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict entered their third day.

Officials told PTI that over 300 flights, including both arrivals and departures, were cancelled across India’s four major airports — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai.

Several airspaces across the Middle East remain closed amid escalating hostilities involving the US, Israel and Iran, forcing airlines to suspend or reroute international services.

“The situation in the Middle East region continues to be closely monitored to facilitate relief for passengers. Due to the ongoing situation, 357 flights planned for operation today were cancelled,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a post on X.

Passengers have been advised to stay in touch with airlines for the latest updates as flight schedules continue to remain fluid due to airspace restrictions.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: IndiGo to run 10 special Jeddah–India relief flights on March 3

Amid disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in parts of the Middle East, IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on 3 March to bring back passengers stranded due to airspace restrictions.

The IndiGo services will connect Jeddah with multiple Indian cities, subject to regulatory approvals and prevailing airspace conditions.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region and its impact on international flight operations.

“IndiGo has planned 10 special relief operations from Jeddah to India on 3 March 2026 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, subject to required approvals and prevailing airspace conditions. IndiGo is coordinating with the Consulate General of India at Jeddah for passenger facilitation,” the ministry said.

Several flights to and from West Asia have been affected over the past few days as airlines reroute or suspend services in response to the regional security situation. Indian authorities have advised passengers to stay in touch with airlines for the latest updates as conditions continue to evolve.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Civil Aviation Ministry says monitoring situation in the Middle East; 357 flights cancelled

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday said that it is continuing to monitor the situation in the Middle East, and added that due to the ongoing situation, 357 flights planned for operation today were cancelled.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Air India Express to resume Muscat flights on Tuesday

Air India Express on Monday announced that it will resume flights to and from Muscat on Tuesday, after suspending services in the wake of the Middle East conflict.

The airline's services to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will remain suspended until 2359 hours IST on March 3, PTI reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: 12 flights cancelled at Amritsar airport amid airspace closure

Amritsar Airport reported the cancellation of at least 12 flights due to airspace closure in Iran in the wake of US-Israel strikes, news agency PTI reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Gulf carriers resume some flights as US-Israel strikes and Iran retaliation fuel travel chaos

Amid chaos in the Gulf region, several airlines on Monday announced that they are resuming limited flights. Flight tracking site FlightRadar said on X that 15 aircraft from Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways have taken off “within a three-hour window, likely helping to clear transit passengers who have been stuck there since the start of the conflict.”

Budget carrier FlyDubai said it would also operate a limited number of flights on Monday evening, including four flights departing the city and five more arriving flights, AP reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Emirates to begin operating limited flights this evening

In a post on X, Emirates announced that it will commence operating a limited number of flights this evening. Sharing the advisory, it said, “We are accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority, and those who have been rebooked to travel on these limited flights will be contacted directly by Emirates.”

It advised the passengers that "Please do not go to the airport unless you have been notified.

All other flights remain suspended until further notice, the statement read.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Limited resumption of operations will begin this evening, confirms Dubai airport

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Prepared to evacuate citizens stuck in the Gulf, says Centre

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the Central government on Monday said that it is in touch with Indian missions in the region to ensure thesafe return of stranded Indians, adding that the state governments across the country have stepped up efforts to assist such residents, PTI reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Etihad may resume evacuation flights amid Middle East tensions

Etihad said that it may resume limited operations from its hub in Abu Dhabi as the airline seeks to ease some of the congestion caused by the closure of airspaces in the region amid ongoing Iranian attacks, Bloomberg reported.

Though all scheduled flights remain canceled, the airline is considering to conduct some repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights “in coordination with UAE authorities and subject to strict operational and safety approvals,” it said in a statement on Monday.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Israel's main airport to reopen on Monday in 'extremely limited format'

According to a Reuters report, Israel's main international gateway, Ben Gurion Airport, said on its WhatsApp channel that it expects to reopen as early as Monday evening in an "extremely limited format" after the conflict with Iran shut Israeli airspace.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Middle East tensions trigger 20-25% cancellations, says IATO

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) on Monday said that travel bookings for routes linked to theMiddle East are seeing a 20-25% cancellation and rescheduling rate, amid the ongoing conflict in the region, PTI reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: 8 passenger flights have been able to take off from Abu Dhabi, says FlightRadar24

Flight tracking website FlightRadar24 on Monday said that at least 8 passenger planes were able to take off from Abu Dhabi since 2 pm (local time).

The development comes amid renewed tensions in the Middle East after the US and Israel targeted Iran on 28 February.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Malaysia Airlines says all services to Londonand Paris will operate as scheduled

Amid the ongoing tension in the Middle East, Malaysia Airlines on Monday announced that all its flights to London and Paris will continue to operate as scheduled. In a statement on X, the company announced that it has opted for alternative flight paths to avoid the affected airspace.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Turkiye extends most Mideast flight cancellations

Turkiye on Monday announced that it is extending flight cancellations till 6 March across Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon as tensions escalate, Reuters reported.

However, the country's Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said that flights would resume to Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Jeddah, and Medina airports, as well as to Oman.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Travellers stranded as conflict spreads, governments scramble to bring citizens back home

Governments across the world scrambled Monday to help travellers get home after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down flights through the Middle East, AP reported.

Tourists and business travellers found themselves stuck unexpectedly in hotels, airports, and on cruise ships, with no word on when many airports would reopen or when flights to and through the Middle East would resume.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: List of airlines that have cancelled flights across the Middle East

Here is a list of airlines that have cancelled flights across the Middle East amid tensions in the region:

Aegean airlines

Air Baltic

Air Europa

Air France KLM

Air India

British Airways

Cathay Pacific Airways

Delta

El Al Israel airlines

Emirates

Etihad

Finnair

FlyDubai

IndiGo

ITA Airways

Japan Airlines

Lot Polish Airlines

Lufthansa

Malaysia Airlines

Norwegian Air

Pegasus

Singapore Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Wizz Air

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: EaseMyTrip planning charter flights from Oman to India amid

tensions in the Middle East

In a post on X, EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti announced that the company is planning charter flights from Oman to India to help stranded passengers travel safely. "If you or someone you know needs assistance, please join the channel and share this message widely," Nishant Pitti wrote on X.

The development comes after the escalation of conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran (Operation Epic Fury); the skies over the Middle East have fallen silent. Major hubs--Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat--have seen hundreds of flight cancellations, ANI reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Embassies in the Middle East evacuated staff amid concerns about a conflict

Countries, including the US, UK and China, evacuated embassy staff in the Middle East and issued travel advisories amid concerns about a regional conflict, Bloomberg reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: 61 from Marathwada stranded in the Middle East due to airspace closure

According to news agency PTI, as of March 2, a total of 61 persons from Marathwada in Maharashtra are stranded in Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar and Abu Dhabi due to the closure of airspace following the joint US-Israel attack on Iran.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Gulf countries shut airspace after Iran strikes US Bases

Several countries in the Middle East region closed their airspace after Iran targeted US bases across the peninsula in retaliation for strikes on Tehran earlier in the day, Bloomberg reported.

The Qatari civil aviation authority said that the airspace over the country has been temporarily closed, effectively halting operations of Qatar Airways, one of the biggest international carriers.

The United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, which were among the countries targeted, also closed their airspaces in reaction to missile attacks from Iran. The majority of airlines have cancelled flights to the Gulf, including hubs like Dubai, home to Emirates, and carriers in India have also cut back their services.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Stranded passengers express concern over airspace closure

Several passengers who are now stranded due to the airspace closure have voiced concerns on X, urging airlines to take a different route.

One user wrote, "Can you please let us know when you expect to provide an update regarding the reopening of Qatari airspace? Many passengers are waiting for clarification about upcoming flights. Thank you.

Another user shared a screengrab from Flightradar 24, showing Etihad Airways' route and asked Qatar Airways, “Like you see this Etihad flight, certainly, you can also change your flight path inwards towards Saudi Arabia and use the route Etihad (-) is using to resume your flights? Thousands of passengers are stranded. Please resume flights ASAP.”

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Etihad Airways suspends all flights to and from Abu Dhabi till 3 March

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Etihad Airways announced that it is suspending all flights to and from Abu Dhabi till 3 March, 2 pm, news agency Reuters reported.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Swiss International Airlines extends suspension of flights to and from Dubai till 4 March

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Swiss International Airlines has extended the suspension of flights to and from Dubai till 4 March, AFP reported.

Additionally, the company announced that flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended until and including March 8.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Plane from Abu Dhabi expected in Moscow on Monday, TASS reports

A flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi, is likely to arrive in Moscow later today, Russia's TASS news agency reported.

Several global airlines suspended their flights across the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran on 28 February, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Emirates, Air India suspends all flights to and from these regions

The UAE-based airline Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Dubai until at least Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, Air India suspended all flights to and from the following regions:

— United Arab Emirates

— Saudi Arabia

— Israel

— Qatar

The flight operations in Air India will remain suspended until at least Tuesday, according to news agency AP.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Akasa Air suspends flight ops in Middle East

“Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, all Akasa Air flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait and Riyadh have also been suspended for March 03, 2026. We will continue updating our flight status for these destinations, basis the prevailing situation at the time. For all bookings made to/from these cities until March 07, 2026, passengers may opt for a full refund or reschedule their travel at no additional cost,” Akasa Air said in a statement.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: 350 flights cancelled from India

According to data from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, as many as 350 flights in total to and from the Middle East were cancelled on Sunday.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Delhi Airport issues advisory

In a statement on X, Delhi Airport wrote, “Ongoing political developments in the Middle East are causing delays or schedule changes for some westbound international flights. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates with their respective airlines before travelling to the airport, and, if needed, consider alternate routes or connections recommended by the airline. All other flight operations are running as per schedule.”

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Emirates issues fresh update

“Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Tuesday, 3 March,” Emirates said in a statement.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Qatar Airways and Emirates hardest hit

Emirates and Qatar each canceled more than 400 flights as of 8:30 am IST on Monday, according to FlightAware. IndiGo, which flies to destinations including Dubai, Jeddah and Doha, was the hardest-hit non-Middle Eastern carrier.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Which airports are affected the most?

Dubai International Airport and Doha’s Hamad International Airport — which have both suspended all flight operations — were the hardest hit airports, according to FlightAware. Dubai’s main airport — Emirates’ homebase and the world’s busiest international airport — had more than 600 departing flights canceled. Other regional airports affected by the conflict included Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International and Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Singapore Airlines flights cancelled

Singapore Airlines said that some of its flights will remain cancelled till 7 March. These include SQ494 departing Singapore for Dubai and SQ495 departing Dubai for Singapore.

“As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights may be affected,” the airline said in a statement.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Flights from Kolkata cancelled

At least 20 international flights were cancelled from Kolkata on Monday due to the escalating conflict in West Asia, airport sources told PTI. According to officials at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, multiple flights operated by international carriers were cancelled for the day due to the prevailing war-like situation in West Asia and related operational constraints.

The cancelled services included four arrivals and four departures by Emirates, two arrivals and two departures each by Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, one arrival and one departure of Air Arabia, and one arrival and one departure of Flydubai.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: What does Dubai Airport advisory say?

In an advisory posted on X, the Dubai International Airport said, “Flight operations at @DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) have been suspended until further notice. Guests are advised not to travel to the airport, and to check with their airlines for flight updates.”

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Qatar Airways issues fresh update

“Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on March 03 by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC). Passengers are advised to monitor the latest flight information via http://qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app,” Qatar Airways said in a post on X.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Which airlines have been affected?

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Emirates, ITA Airways, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Russian air carriers, Lufthansa, Kuwait Airways, KLM, Sri Lankan Airlines are among the airlines that have been affected.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Which airports are closed?

Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Heathrow Airport, Boston Logan International Airport, Gatwick Airport, Hamad International Airport, Erbil Airport are among the airports that have been closed.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: What did IndiGo say?

“In view of the prevailing situation, the temporary suspension of select international flights that use Middle East airspace, has been extended until 2nd March 2026, 2359 hrs IST. Please refer to the list of cancelled flights on our website https://goindigo.in/information/flight-cancellations.html. This extension is a precautionary measure to ensure that we uphold the highest standards of safety for our customers and crew,” IndiGo said in an advisory.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Full list of Indian airports affected

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL), Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL), Calicut International Airport, Kolkata Airport, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport, Delhi Airport, Lucknow Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, Chennai Airport, Pune Airport, Jaipur International Airport, Mangaluru International Airport.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: How many flights are cancelled from Kerala today?

Flight operations to Gulf countries from Kerala were affected for the third consecutive day on Monday following the conflict in West Asia, with authorities indicating that the disruption may last a few more days.

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) listed around 45 departing flights from Kochi as cancelled for Monday on its official website.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Umrah pilgrims from India stuck

An Umrah pilgrim shares distress over flight disruptions amid Israel-Iran conflict leave 47 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad stranded in Saudi Arabia. Watch

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Emirates issues fresh advisory

“Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March,” Emirates said in a post on X.

If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, the options include rescheduling your flight for up to 20 days from the date of your original travel. You can also contact the airline for cancellation of your trip and get a full refund.

Dubai, Abu Dhabi Flight Status LIVE: Thiruvananthapuram airport update

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Limited (TIAL) said that 20 flights to the Gulf region remained cancelled on Monday.

Over the past three days, a total of 65 flight services to and from the Thiruvananthapuram airport have been cancelled.