Limited flight operations from Dubai Airport; Emirates and flydubai to start service soon

2 minutes of readingUpdated: Mar 2, 2026 9:16 PM IST

Flight operations from Dubai Airport, Iran-Israel War: Dubai Airports have announced that a limited resumption of flight operations will begin this afternoon. The flights will operate from Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). It also advised travelers not to head to DXB or DWC unless their airline has contacted them directly with a confirmed departure time.

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Emirates to start flights from Dubai soon

Emirates will soon begin operating a limited number of flights from Dubai, giving priority to passengers with earlier bookings.

“Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights from the afternoon of March 2. Priority will be given to customers with previous bookings. Passengers who have been rebooked on these flights will be contacted directly by Emirates. Please do not proceed to the airport unless you have received confirmation from the airline,” it said in a statement.

Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights from the afternoon of March 2.

We are serving customers with earlier bookings as a priority, and Emirates will directly contact those who have been rebooked to travel on these limited flights.

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— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 2, 2026

flydubai will operate limited flights

flydubai will also operate a limited number of flights today afternoon. It advised passengers to update their contact details through Manage Your Booking and Check Flight Status at http://flydubai.com before traveling to the airport.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering railways and roads. Currently a member of the editorial team at Indianexpress.com, Anish 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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