Airspace and airport operations across the Middle East can change within hours during regional disruptions. This page shows the current operational status of major airports across the region in one place, so you can check whether your departure or arrival hub is open before you travel.
How to use this tracker
The tool above lists major airports across the Middle East. Use the search box to jump straight to a specific airport, or the country filter to narrow the view to a single country. Each airport shows one of three states:
- Operational — the airport and its airspace are open, with scheduled traffic running.
- Limited — partial suspensions, significant delays, or airspace restrictions are in effect. Confirm your specific flight with your airline.
- Suspended — departures and arrivals are halted. Do not travel to the airport until the status changes.
Airports and countries covered
The tracker covers the major international airports across the Gulf and the wider Middle East.
Gulf (GCC)
- United Arab Emirates — Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Sharjah (SHJ)
- Saudi Arabia — Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM), Madinah (MED), Abha (AHB)
- Qatar — Doha (DOH)
- Kuwait — Kuwait City (KWI)
- Bahrain — Bahrain (BAH)
- Oman — Muscat (MCT), Salalah (SLL)
Wider Middle East
- Egypt — Cairo (CAI)
- Jordan — Amman (AMM), Aqaba (AQJ), Marka (ADJ)
- Lebanon — Beirut (BEY)
- Iraq — Baghdad (BGW), Erbil (EBL), Najaf (NJF), Basra (BSR)
- Iran — Tehran (IKA), Mashhad (MHD), Shiraz (SYZ)
- Türkiye — Istanbul (IST)
- Syria — Damascus (DAM), Aleppo (ALP)
How often is the status updated?
The tracker displays its own latest update time, separate from the article’s last-updated date. Use that timestamp to assess how recent the displayed airport status is.
Because conditions can move faster than any single bulletin, always reconfirm the exact status of your flight directly with your airline before heading to the airport.
If your flight is affected
If your Middle East flight is delayed, diverted, or cancelled, these guides walk you through the next steps:
- Were your Middle East flights cancelled? Refund and rebooking guide
- Middle East air travel disruptions: live blog
- Middle East travel advisory: airspace, airports and emergency guidance
Frequently asked questions
Does “operational” mean my flight is on time?
No. “Operational” means the airport and its airspace are open, but individual flights may still be delayed, diverted or cancelled. Check your flight directly with the airline before travelling.
Why does the tracker differ from my airline or the latest news?
The tracker shows the overall status of an airport based on the latest information available. Airlines make decisions about individual flights separately, and conditions may change between tracker updates. Follow your airline’s instructions for your specific booking.
What should I do if my airport is marked “limited”?
Check your flight status and contact your airline before leaving for the airport. Allow additional time for possible delays, security procedures, diversions or schedule changes.
How do disruptions affect connecting flights?
Check every segment of your journey, including your departure airport, connecting airport and destination. A disruption at any one of them may affect your itinerary even if the other airports remain operational.
Can I still book flights if an airport is disrupted?
Yes. You can compare and book flights on Wego at any time, but check this status page and your airline’s confirmation before travelling to a disrupted or suspended airport.
