Airlines Slowly Resume Middle East Flights, But Many Routes Stay Suspended
Airlines are gradually restoring Middle East services after Iran conflict, but major carriers keep suspensions on key routes like Dubai.
More airlines are gradually restoring flights across the Middle East following the recent conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, major carriers remain cautious, and several routes are still suspended well into the autumn months.
Dubai continues to be one of the most affected destinations. A number of European and Asian airlines have extended their suspensions there until late October or beyond. Among the carriers maintaining significant suspensions are Lufthansa Group, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, and Wizz Air.
Lufthansa Group has suspended multiple Middle East routes, including Dubai and Beirut, through October 24. British Airways has halted flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain, and Amman until October 25. Singapore Airlines has suspended Dubai until October 24, while Cathay Pacific has extended its Dubai and Riyadh suspensions until November 30. Wizz Air has paused services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi until October 24, and Air Canada has suspended Tel Aviv and Dubai until January 2027.
In contrast, Air France is moving toward a broader resumption of services in the region. Its Beirut route remains suspended until September 24, but flights to other Middle East destinations are gradually being restored.
The situation remains fluid, with airlines closely monitoring security conditions before fully resuming normal schedules.