Initial analyses of the Middle East conflict’s effect on travel and tourism predicted impacts lasting at least into the second half of 2026, and those forecasts appear to be proving correct, with major airports in the region still closed to the majority of traffic nearly a month after the start of hostilities; the Strait of Hormuz blocked to shipping; and severe oil shortages pushing fuel prices up.
Against that backdrop, over two dozen airlines around the world have announced ongoing suspensions of flights to the region and are expanding other route offers to provide what British Airways has called “alternative getaways” in response to consumer demand. Here’s a round-up:
Aegean Airlines
Dubai and Riyadh will not be served until at least 19 April and 18 April, respectively. Flights to Amman, Beirut, and Tel Aviv will not recommence until at least 22 April, while a longer suspension until 24 May has been applied to Baghdad and Erbil.
We would suggest you to delete this response as it contains your personal information. Our flights to/from Riyadh have been cancelled up until the 27th of March due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East but as we can see you have already refunded your ticket 🙏
— Aegean Airlines (@aegeanairlines) March 15, 2026
airBaltic
Flights to Tel Aviv are suspended until 29 April. Services to Dubai are expected to resume from 24 October.
Air Canada
Dubai is unavailable as a destination until 28 March at least, and Tel Aviv is suspended until 2 May.
Due to unrest in the Middle East, our Toronto-Dubai flights are cancelled until at least May 1. We plan to reintroduce service gradually when flights can safely resume. We continue to add capacity to Delhi to provide travellers with options to Canada. pic.twitter.com/SDriwdHZEf
— Air Canada (@AirCanada) March 13, 2026
Air Europa
For this Spanish carrier, flights to Tel Aviv are cancelled until at least 10 April.
Air France
An update on 20 March, when Riyadh flights were hoped to recommence, has now informed passengers that the airline “is forced to extend the suspension of its flights: to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 24, 2026 inclusive; and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until March 28, 2026 inclusive.”
British Airways
British Airways will not be flying to most of the Middle East (Amman, Bahrain, Dubai, and Tel Aviv) until at least the start of June 2026. Flights to Doha could recommence on 30 April if the security situation allows.
Cathay Pacific
Neither commercial passenger fights nor freight operations, to and from Dubai and Riyadh, will run until at least 30 April.
Delta
New York to Tel Aviv services are off until at least 31 March. Atlanta to Tel Aviv operations are suspended until at least 4 August.
EL AL Israel Airlines
An update on 19 March said passengers to the following “Active Destinations” would be reassigned new flights automatically:
- United States: New York, Miami, Los Angeles
- Asia: Bangkok, Phuket, Tokyo
- Europe: Paris, London, Milan, Madrid, Munich, Athens
All the following are suspended destinations: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Batomi, Belgrade, Berlin, Boston, Bucharest, Budapest, Dubai, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Geneva, Heraklion, Kishinev, Krakow, Larnaca, Lisbon, Luton, Lyon, Marseille, Moscow, Paphos, Podgorica, Prague, Rome, Salzberg, Sofia, Tbilisi, Thessaloniki, Tirana, Tivat, Venice, Vienna, Warsaw, and Zurich.
Emirates
Reduced operations are in place following a partial reopening airspace.
Booked to travel with Emirates between 28 February and 15 April, 2026? If your flight has been disrupted, or if you just wish to change your travel plans, you have the following options:
— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 17, 2026
✈️ Rebook on an alternate flight – You can rebook on another flight to your intended… pic.twitter.com/o5GUpMksXT
Flynas
Flights to and from to Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Iraq, Kuwait, Sharjah, and Syria are all suspended until at least 31 March.
Indigo
It will be at least 28 March before flights to Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Fujairah, Kuwait, Ras Al Khaimah or Sharjah recommence.
Travel Advisory
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 18, 2026
Following the latest update from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, flight operations to and from Dubai have resumed with effect from 1600 hrs (DXB local time) on 18 March 2026.
As part of ongoing efforts to reunite customers with their loved ones, flights… pic.twitter.com/bEl5FidhiA
ITA Airways
Dubai is off schedule until 29 March, while Tel Aviv flights are cancelled until 2 April at least.
Japan Airlines
The Tokyo-Doha route is grounded until 31 March at least.
KLM
Dammam, Dubai, and Riyadh are all off schedules until 17 May.
LOT
Riyadh is off schedule until 24 March. Dubai routes are suspended until 28 March; Tel Aviv too, for almost a month longer until 18 April, and Beirut will not be served from 31 March to 30 April.
Lufthansa Group
All group carriers including Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, and Lufthansa, have suspended Tel Aviv schedules to at least 9 April. Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Dubai, Erbil, are off until 28 March 28. Tehran is suspended until at least 30 April. Riyadh will not be served until 5 April.
Malaysia Airlines
All Doha routes are suspended until 28 March.
Finnair
Dubai flights are suspended until 29 March, and Doha flights for much longer, until 2 July.
Due to the situation in the Middle East, we are suspending our flights to and from Doha from 28 February to 2 July. We will personally contact all affected Finnair customers regarding the cancellations. Read more: https://t.co/Dz9YEDw1M2 pic.twitter.com/5PsMgP0aqC
— Finnair (@Finnair) March 19, 2026
Norwegian Air
The summer schedule to Beirut and Tel Aviv will not now commence until 15 June.
Etihad Airways
As with Emirates, the UAE carrier is operating a limited number of commercial flights until at least 31 March, between Abu Dhabi and Chicago, Dublin, Kochi, Kozhikode, London, Madrid, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, and Toronto. Passengers with existing bookings affected by cancellations are being “accommodated”, the airline said.
Latest flight schedule
— Etihad Airways (@etihad) March 20, 2026
Etihad is currently operating a limited commercial flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations. Flight status is available here:https://t.co/GD92B7rrrz
Guests with previous bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as… pic.twitter.com/jXQFU2Kxfb
Oman Air
Oman Air has suspended flights to Amman, Baghdad, Bahrain, Copenhagen, Doha, Dubai, Khasab, and Kuwait until 31 March.
⚠️ Dear valued guests,
— Oman Air (@omanair) March 16, 2026
Oman Air flights continue to operate as normal, with additional services across our network. However, due to ongoing regional airspace closures, some routes remain temporarily affected.
As a result, flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain… pic.twitter.com/DJRVi8jH5G
SalamAir
Flights to Iraq, Lebanon and Iran are off schedule until April, and to Dammam, Doha, and Kuwait until 31 March.
Pegasus
Off schedule until 13 April are: Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Beirut, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Sharjah flights services. Riyadh flights remain cancelled until 24 March, according to the latest update at the time of writing.
Qatar Airways
Limited services are operating until at least 28 March thanks to a “safe corridor defined by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.” Passengers are asked not to arrive at their departure airport unless they hold a valid, confirmed ticket for travel.
Qatar Airways is currently operating a limited number of flights till 28 March 2026. Available destinations can be booked via our website, mobile app, or through travel agents.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 19, 2026
To stay updated on our flight schedule, including the resumption of services to your desired… pic.twitter.com/7LLor72iB8
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has suspended flights to Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates until the end of March.
Wizz Air
Fights to Israel are suspended until 29 March, while Amman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Jeddah will not have connections to mainland Europe until Q3 in September.
