Emirates is operating its published schedule from Dubai. Three routes remain off the network: Baghdad, Basra and Tehran.
Kuwait and Bahrain are both flying again. Emirates no longer has a blanket disruption waiver, so change and refund terms follow your fare.
Last updated 4 September 2026.
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What Emirates is flying now
Dubai International Airport is open and running a normal schedule. Its published departure listings this week show Emirates serving more than 130 destinations, including every US route, the main European hubs and its Indian subcontinent network. Kuwait, Bahrain, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Muscat, Beirut, Amman, Cairo and Istanbul are all in the current schedule.
Not every route runs daily, and flights can still be retimed at short notice, so confirm your own flight number before you travel.
Routes Emirates is not flying
Three destinations are off the Emirates network, with no resumption date announced.
| Destination | Emirates status | Other options from Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad (BGW) | Not operating | flydubai and Iraqi Airways fly it |
| Basra (BSR) | Not operating | flydubai and Iraqi Airways fly it |
| Tehran (IKA) | Not operating | Only Iranian carriers serve Dubai to Tehran |
With Iranian and Iraqi airspace closed to Emirates, some westbound flights route over Saudi Arabia and Egypt and can run slightly longer. Your booking shows the current times.
Kuwait and Bahrain are operating again
Both were disrupted earlier in the summer. Both are back in the schedule.
| Route | Current service |
|---|---|
| Dubai to Kuwait | Daily, EK857 outbound, every day of the week |
| Dubai to Bahrain | Twice daily, EK837 and EK839. A third rotation has not returned |
What the airspace warning means for you
EASA advises the airlines it regulates to avoid the airspace over the waters of the Persian Gulf, with arrivals and departures at Gulf airports allowed. The bulletin covers the Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Oman flight information regions and runs to 30 September 2026.
Emirates is a UAE carrier and is not regulated by EASA, so this does not ground its flights. It does explain why several European airlines are still away from Dubai.
Rebooking and refunds
Emirates has no blanket disruption waiver in place. Its travel updates page carries entry and screening notices rather than a Middle East rebooking policy, so what you get depends on your fare and on what happens to your flight.
If Emirates cancels or significantly retimes it, standard passenger entitlements apply and you can request a new flight or a refund through Manage Booking. If an agent issued your ticket, deal with them. For a walkthrough, see Wego’s Emirates flight cancellation guide.
How to check your Emirates flight
- Emirates flight status: search by route or flight number.
- Emirates travel updates: entry rules and advisories.
- Dubai Airports flight information: the airport’s own live board for DXB.
- Compare what else flies your route with Emirates on Wego and Dubai International Airport on Wego.
- Keep your phone number and email current in the booking so Emirates can reach you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emirates operating normally?
Yes, with three exceptions. Dubai International’s schedule shows Emirates serving more than 130 destinations. Baghdad, Basra and Tehran remain off the network.
Is Emirates flying to Kuwait and Bahrain?
Yes to both. Dubai to Kuwait runs daily as EK857. Dubai to Bahrain runs twice daily as EK837 and EK839.
Which Emirates routes are still cancelled?
Baghdad, Basra and Tehran, with no announced return date. flydubai and Iraqi Airways fly Dubai to Baghdad and Dubai to Basra if you need that connection.
Can I get a free change or a refund?
Not automatically. There is no blanket disruption waiver running, so it depends on your fare and on whether your flight is actually cancelled or retimed. Check Manage Booking, or the agent who issued the ticket.
Are European airlines flying to Dubai again?
Some. Air France has resumed Dubai. British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa Group, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines are due back around the late October schedule change.
Sources
- Emirates: travel updates
- Emirates: flight status
- Dubai Airports: flight information for DXB
- Kuwait International Airport: published flights timetable
- EASA: Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
- The National: which Middle East flights are operating and which remain suspended
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