UAE's airlines cancel several flights as Israel strikes Iran

Airlines in the United Arab Emirates have suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Iran and Israel after Tel Aviv launched a wave of attacks on Iran targeting nuclear and military sites.

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The UAE capital's international airport warned of flight disruptions on Friday.

“Flight disruptions are expected through today at Zayed International Airport. Passengers are advised to check with their airline for the latest status of their flights before travelling to the airport,” the Abu Dhabi airport said in a statement on X.

Emirates airline said flights to and from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran had been cancelled on Friday.

Several flights scheduled for Friday and one Tehran flight on Saturday were listed as cancelled on the airline’s website, with the Dubai international airport also reporting that “some flights at @DXB and DWC - Al Maktoum International have been cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures over Iran, Iraq, and Syria” in a statement on X.

Earlier Friday, Jordan and Iraq, which both lie between Israel and Iran, announced they had closed their airspace and grounded all flights.

Syria also closed its airspace.

Meanwhile, Sharjah Airport advises all passengers to regularly check their flight updates, as several cancellations and delays have been reported on Friday due to airspace closures in certain regions.