Several people have been affected by the tensions in the Middle East. The most affected of them are the travellers, who had plans to travel during the last few days. After all, with airspace closures, their plans have fallen apart, and they are now having to wait until airlines start flight operations once again. So, to help them out, a limited number of flights have begun flying the passengers out of the country. But the Dubai Airports has warned with an important notification to travellers.
Dubai Airports Advise Passengers To Not Travel To Airport
Dubai Airports have warned passengers because they have been strongly advised not to travel to the airport. Yes, they have been asked that unless they are contacted by the airline and have been given a confirmed departure time, they must not proceed towards the airport. For this purpose, they have been urged to get in touch with the airlines directly in order to get updates about the flight schedules.
Limited Operations Resumed At DXB
⚠️ We urge you not to come to the airport unless your airline has contacted you with a confirmed departure time.
Please get in touch with your airline directly for the latest updates on flight schedules.
— DXB (@DXB) March 2, 2026
This notification comes at a time when the General Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Airports have confirmed that limited operations have resumed from the evening of March 2nd. A small number of flights have been operating from Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International. So, the UAE carriers, such as Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad Airways, have also gradually resumed services from the evening of March 2nd.
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Sharjah And Abu Dhabi Airports Also Resume Partial Operations
However, not just Dubai, but Sharjah Airport has also partially resumed flights. Yes, this has begun from March 2nd, and as revealed by Sharjah Media Bureau, the move aims to be carried out under a defined operational schedule. So, passengers have been asked to contact their airlines and confirm the departure time before they head to the airport. Just like they’re doing for DXB. Abu Dhabi Airport has also resumed partial operations from the same evening after coordinating with relevant authorities and airline partners.
So, with these airlines starting Limited flights to help out stranded passengers, it’s not wrong to say that authorities are doing everything in their power to help out the people.
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Which airlines are offering select flights from the UAE?
Emirates, Etihad Airways, and flydubai are just some of the many airlines that are offering a limited number of flights from the UAE to help standard passengers.
Can anyone drop by DXB for their flight?
No, passengers have been advised not travel to the airport unless they have not been contacted by the airline.
Is DXB closed today?
At the moment, DXB is closed, but it is operating in limited capacity to help the stranded passengers.