As of 5 June 2026, Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has restarted some Middle East routes that were suspended in late February, but passengers should still check live booking and flight-status tools before traveling.
AZAL initially suspended flights to Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, and Tel Aviv on 28 February 2026 because of regional airspace restrictions. Tel Aviv and Dubai have since resumed, while Doha and Jeddah require more cautious checks because current availability is limited or not clearly re-confirmed by a fresh AZAL route notice.
Routes Resumed and Still Under Review
| Destination | Current status | What travelers should know |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv (TLV) | Available | AZAL said daily flights restarted on 3 May, and its official Baku-Tel Aviv booking page shows June fares. |
| Dubai (DXB) | Resumed | APA, citing AZAL, reported that Baku-Dubai flights resumed on 15 May; check live AZAL availability before booking. |
| Doha (DOH) | Check live availability | No fresh AZAL restart notice was found for Baku-Doha, though AZAL’s site lists limited Doha-Baku fare availability. |
| Jeddah (JED) | No near-term June availability shown | AZAL’s Baku-Jeddah page shows no May-September results in the fare calendar, with later fares appearing from October and beyond. |
For the most accurate route status, use AZAL’s official booking page, the AZAL mobile app, or Wego’s live flight-tracking pages for Baku, Dubai, Tel Aviv, Doha, and Jeddah.
What’s Still Flying
AZAL’s broader network from Baku remains searchable through the airline’s official booking system, including routes outside the four Middle East destinations affected by the February suspension. Static route lists can go stale during airspace disruptions, so travelers should verify the exact flight number, operating carrier, and departure date before relying on any published schedule.
Azerbaijan itself is not listed in EASA’s current Middle East and Persian Gulf conflict-zone bulletin. However, EASA’s active advisory still covers nearby airspace including Israel, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon, with stronger warnings for Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Early-June attacks reported at Kuwait International Airport underline the risk of short-notice restrictions elsewhere in the Gulf. Passengers connecting through affected regional airspace should monitor airline notifications until departure.
Rebooking and Refund Options
For the original 28 February suspension, AZAL said passengers on Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, and Tel Aviv routes could return or exchange tickets without penalty. For routine refunds and date changes, AZAL says conditions depend on the fare purchased.
Online-ticket refund requests should be sent through AZAL’s contact form or [email protected]. AZAL’s help centre says card refunds may take up to 30 working days.
Is Azerbaijan Airlines flying to Dubai right now?
The Baku-Dubai route resumed on 15 May 2026, according to APA citing AZAL. Check AZAL’s live booking page or your flight status before traveling because seat availability and operating dates can change.
Has AZAL resumed flights to Tel Aviv?
Yes. AZAL said daily Baku-Tel Aviv flights restarted on 3 May 2026, and the official AZAL booking page shows June fare availability.
When will AZAL resume flights to Doha and Jeddah?
No new AZAL announcement was found confirming a full Baku-Doha or Baku-Jeddah restart for immediate June travel. Jeddah shows no June fare results on AZAL’s route page, while Doha availability should be checked through live booking tools.
Can I get a refund on my cancelled AZAL flight?
AZAL said passengers affected by the original four-route suspension could return or exchange tickets without penalty. For standard refunds, AZAL says fare rules apply and card refunds may take up to 30 working days.
Is it safe to fly through Baku right now?
Baku is not included in EASA’s current Middle East and Persian Gulf affected-airspace list. Routes that continue onward through Israel, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, or Lebanon should be checked against live airline and aviation advisories.
Sources
- Caliber.Az — Azerbaijan Airlines suspension notice
- Trend News Agency — AZAL resuming flights to Tel Aviv
- APA — AZAL resumes Baku-Dubai flights
- AZAL — Baku to Tel Aviv booking availability
- AZAL — Baku to Dubai booking page
- AZAL — Baku to Jeddah booking page
- AZAL — Flights from Doha
- EASA — Middle East and Persian Gulf Conflict Zone Information Bulletin
- Gulf News — Kuwait airport emergency plan after June attack
- AZAL Help Centre — ticket refunds and date changes
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