Summer is in full swing at UAE airports. Operations at Dubai International, Dubai World Central, Zayed International in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah International have surged back to normal. Major UAE Airlines are flying again after last month’s disruptions.
UAE Airlines Bounce Back: Full Flight Schedules Return After Disruptions
Following the airspace shutdown on Monday, 23 June, Dubai’s airports cranked back into gear. Emirates restored its full schedule, including its daily flights to Tehran. That route resumed on Friday, 18 July, after a pause stretching to Thursday, 17 July. Emirates reassured passengers on Wednesday, 16 July, that travellers destined for Tehran can now fly from their point of origin without issue.
Meanwhile, flydubai has reactivated every single route. Flights to Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Mashhad and Tehran resumed on Friday, 4 July, with Lar and Shiraz following on Saturday, 5 July. The airline also restarted St Petersburg flights from Dubai on Wednesday, 2 July. Across Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, all destinations are ticking along, although flydubai says it’ll tweak schedules if the region’s situation demands it.
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International & Etihad
Zayed International warned travellers on Tuesday, 24 June, about delays, urging everyone to check flight status before heading in. Now, everything is flowing normally again. Etihad has returned to its regular timetable.
Air Arabia, which also operates from Abu Dhabi’s airport, revived its routes to Tehran, Shiraz and Lar on Sunday, 6 July, following a Friday, 4 July announcement. Passengers will receive alerts if their flights face delays or cancellations.
However, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is making waves by leaving. The low‑cost airline chose to stop operations in Abu Dhabi entirely. It plans to terminate all flights from that base by Monday, 1 September. On the bright side, it’s bringing back its Tel Aviv service on Friday, 8 August, ahead of its original September restart date.
Sharjah International Back in Action
Sharjah’s home airline, Air Arabia, also shook off last month’s issues. It resumed flights to Tehran, Shiraz and Lar on Sunday, 6 July. The airline also relaunched its twice-daily service between Sharjah and Damascus on Thursday, 10 July. Like Abu Dhabi, it advises travellers to monitor flight statuses via the website and watch out for SMS and email alerts about delays.
What This Means for You
- Dubai travellers can now plan summer holidays without worries. Flights are running smoothly after the June disruption.
• Abu Dhabi flyers see full schedules back on track with Etihad and Air Arabia. Just be aware that Wizz Air is closing shop.
• Sharjah connections have returned, too, with some routes running twice daily once again.
Tips Before You Travel
- Check your airline’s website or app before heading to the airport.
- Sign up for flight status alerts.
- Factor in extra time at airports as they handle summer demand.
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Final Word
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports are now fully operational just in time for busy summer travel. Despite Wizz Air’s withdrawal from Abu Dhabi, Emirates, flydubai, Etihad and Air Arabia and other UAE airlines have brought most routes back online. Whether booking a summer break or visiting family, you can now expect reliable schedules—just stay flight-savvy with a quick status check before your journey.
Safe travels, UAE fam. We’re back in the skies.
Updated at 7.08 am, Friday, 18 July
Cover Image Courtesy: Emirates/Website
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