Some Dubai Flights Won’t Be Back Until 2027, and the List Keeps Growing

A November 8 Gulf News roundup of UAE flight updates shows how unevenly service to the region is recovering. Several carriers have extended Dubai suspensions well into next year. Singapore Airlines is out through February 28, 2027, Cathay Pacific through January 31, 2027, KLM through March 27, 2027, and Air Canada through the end of March.

Others are returning. British Airways resumed daily Heathrow flights to Dubai on November 3. Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings are due back from November 25, and Austrian from December 12. ITA Airways has Dubai suspended through November 30.

Saudi Arabia routes remain disrupted. Etihad has cancelled all Abu Dhabi to Dammam and Riyadh flights until November 19. flydubai resumes Dammam on November 10, while Riyadh and Abha are suspended through November 16. Singapore Airlines has postponed its Riyadh launch to March 28, 2027, and Delta’s Atlanta to Riyadh service is postponed to March 2027.

Cathay’s extension, first reported in September, comes with flexible ticketing that includes rebooking, rerouting or refunds. Travelers with Gulf itineraries should check their airline’s alert page before heading to the airport, since the roundup’s dates reflect status as of about November 7 and 8 and may change.

Sources: Gulf News, The Standard (Hong Kong)