Major regional gateways including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi were closed as countries across the Middle East shut their airspace following the strikes and Iran’s retaliation. Flight maps showed skies over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty, while airlines across Europe and the Middle East announced sweeping cancellations. Are you a southerner in Dubai or the Middle East? Dubai Airports suspended all flights at Dubai International and at Al Maktoum International until further notice, urging passengers not to travel. In total, about 24% of flights to the Middle East were cancelled, the data showed.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 01, 2026 02:18 UTC