United Arab Emirates

• Foreign airline restrictions: All foreign airlines are limited to just one round-trip flight per day to Dubai airports until at least May 31, 2026.
• Recent disruption levels: On April 18, 2026, DXB recorded 89 flight delays and 4 cancellations; across the wider UAE, 61 flights were delayed and 5 cancelled on April 19.
• Airline operations: Emirates is still flying to over 100 destinations on a reduced schedule, while flydubai has restarted operations from Terminals 2 and 3 at DXB.
• Check flight status: Do not travel to the airport unless your airline has confirmed a same-day departure time.
• Government advisories: Several countries, including Australia and the UK, have issued "do not travel" or "all but essential travel" warnings for the UAE due to security risks.
• Flexible rebooking: Airlines including Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM are offering flexible rebooking options.

Stay updated via your airline's app and the Dubai Airports official website. The situation remains dynamic and may change rapidly.