Dubai airports handle 1,140 flights to more than 80 countries

2 minutes of readingUpdated: Mar 6, 2026 05:36 pm IST

Iran-Israel War Update: Dubai airports have operated more than 1,140 flights in the last 84 hours to help stranded passengers reach their destinations amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Currently, two airports have been partially opened for limited flight operations. These are: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

It also advised travelers not to head to DXB or DWC unless their airline has contacted them directly with a confirmed departure time.

Dubai Airport Flight Status

Between March 2 and 5, more than 500 flights departed from DXB and DWC, providing more than 1,05,000 departure seats to more than 80 countries. “…the number continues to increase dramatically every day,” Dubai Airports said in a statement.

It further said: “We are adding more and more flights to our calendar every day. Please continue to check the status of your flight with your airline.”

Emirates opens bookings to 75 destinations from Dubai

On Thursday, Emirates announced the opening of flight bookings to 75 destinations, including eight Indian cities, for travel on March 5 and 6, 2026.

In a statement, the airline said customers transiting through Dubai will only be accepted for travel if their connecting flight is operational. He also advised passengers not to travel to the airport without having a confirmed ticket.

“These flights are open for bookings and we are serving customers with earlier bookings as a priority. Customers transiting in Dubai will only be accepted for travel if their connecting flight is operational. Please do not go to the airport unless you have a confirmed reservation for these flights.

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Emirates continues to monitor the situation and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly. The latest flight updates will be published on our website,” he said.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the rail and road sector. Anish, currently a member of the editorial team at Indianexpress.com, specializes in high-impact sectors. Career journey Anish began his career at public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a fundamental understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, she transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, and spent nearly six years honing her expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education and Experience Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production from Apeejay Stya University (PGTVRJP) – Bachelor of Arts from Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication (Honours in English) – University of Calcutta Areas of coverage Connectivity: In-depth reporting on the expansion of Indian railways and road networks national. … Read more

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