The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE effective September 24, 2026, until further notice. The measure follows sweeping US secondary sanctions prohibiting foreign airports from providing landing, refueling, or ticketing services to Iranian carriers. The suspension immediately halts direct air connections between Iranian cities and major UAE hubs, including Dubai.
The US State Department has reaffirmed regional security alerts across the Middle East due to risks of conflict escalation. The UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia remain among several destinations under Level 3 advisories, while countries including Iran and Iraq remain at Level 4. Travelers connecting through hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi were advised to prepare for flight cancellations and airspace closures.
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian carriers to and from the country effective Thursday, September 24. The General Civil Aviation Authority stated the measure complies with US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines operating at international airports. The halt follows US warnings that providers offering landing or refueling services to Iranian carriers face exclusion from the dollar system.
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