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Source: Condé Nast Traveller Middle East

UAE Suspends Flights by Iranian Airlines Until Further Notice Following US Sanctions

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority suspended all flights operated by Iranian carriers to and from UAE airports starting September 24, 2026, until further notice. The measure aligns with expanding United States aviation sanctions against Iranian airlines. International travelers and connecting flights face route modifications and longer travel times to avoid Iranian airspace.

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