- Affected country
- United Arab Emirates
- Location / route
- UAE airports / Dubai International Airport
- Official source
- Google News — China Dubai business
- Published by source
- September 26, 2026 2:50 AM CST
- Effective period
- September 24, 2026 12:00 AM CST
- Last verified
- October 6, 2026 8:11 AM CST — verification pending
- Status
- Updated
Official guidance
Passengers on delayed Abu Dhabi services and suspended Amman routes should contact Wizz Air directly for rebooking and refund options.
Summary of official information. Always check the official source and follow the guidance of the authorities. UECN does not issue risk ratings; the absence of an alert does not mean that a destination is safe.
Update — October 6, 2026 8:11 AM CST: Wizz Air has delayed the restart of several European routes to Abu Dhabi from late October to January 10, 2027, following updated guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The carrier said ongoing Iraqi airspace closures require longer detours and refuelling stops for its A321neo aircraft, making flights commercially unviable at current fuel prices. In addition, services to Jordan have been suspended until October 25, 2026, after Jordanian airspace was placed on EASA's conflict zone restricted list.
Update — October 2, 2026 4:39 AM CST: Flydubai has suspended flights to and from Israel pending an investigation into a cockpit altercation aboard flight FZ 1073. The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted safely to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia after the aircraft plunged during the incident. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has launched an investigation into the operational and security circumstances.
Update — September 26, 2026 8:13 AM CST: The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has issued a full suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines until further notice. The move follows US Treasury sanctions against 27 Iranian carriers and threats of secondary penalties on international ground-handling and fueling operators. The decision severs Tehran's primary commercial aviation link through Dubai as neighboring countries also restrict Iranian airspace access.
The United Arab Emirates suspended all flights operated by Iranian carriers to and from the country effective September 24, 2026, according to official notices and regional aviation reports. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority attributed the measure to US sanctions that penalise international airports, refuelling operations, and ground-handling service providers dealing with Iranian commercial aircraft.
Commercial hubs including Dubai International implemented the restrictions to protect compliance with global dollar-clearing regulations. The closure halts multiple daily services between Iranian cities and the UAE, which has served as a central commercial and passenger transfer point connecting Iran to international networks.
Regional reports indicate the UAE's move follows similar airspace and airport restrictions against Iranian carriers introduced by neighbouring countries, including Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkmenistan. Airline operators have scaled back routes across the region, including cancellations of regional services by Mahan Air.
According to travel sector sources in Tehran, direct flight corridors linking Iran with China and select destinations in Turkey remain operational, though travellers face severe transit constraints following the closure of Gulf routes.
Revision history
- Updated Official update applied: Wizz Air has delayed the restart of several European routes to Abu Dhabi from late October to January…
- Updated Official update applied: Flydubai has suspended flights to and from Israel pending an investigation into a cockpit altercation aboard flight FZ…
- Updated Official update applied: The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has issued a full suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines until…
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Sources
- ИФЗ РАН · 2026-09-25
- Gemini News Search — Middle East Travel Alerts · 2026-10-05
