Air India and IndiGo have announced cancellations and schedule changes for flights between India and the UAE due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Several flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi were affected, with passengers advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
India-UAE Flights Disrupted Amid Middle East Tensions
New Delhi: Air travel between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently experienced difficulties. Major airlines like Air India and IndiGo have warned passengers that the deteriorating situation in West Asia has led to flight cancellations and rescheduling. Many flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been canceled or rescheduled. Passengers are advised to confirm their flight status before traveling to the airport.
IndiGo reported that additional restrictions have been imposed on flight operations in Dubai. The airline posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Due to the deteriorating situation in the Middle East, further restrictions have been imposed on flight operations in Dubai, resulting in changes to flight schedules. Passengers traveling to or from Dubai should please check their flight status before traveling to the airport. We are also sending customers notifications with the latest updates."
Update: Due to the evolving situation in Middle East, flight operations have been further restricted in Dubai, leading to changes in flight schedules.
Customers travelling to/from Dubai are requested to check their flight status at https://t.co/ll3K8Px1Ht before leaving for the… https://t.co/j3mr7nyxCv
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 14, 2026
Air India also announced changes to its flights following directives from UAE airport authorities. Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express reduced several scheduled flights on March 15.
In view of the latest instructions from Airport Authorities in the UAE, Air India and Air India Express are compelled to curtail their ad‑hoc operations for 15 March 2026.
For details read: https://t.co/jV0rbj8wIR
— Air India (@airindia) March 14, 2026
According to Air India, only one return flight operated on the Delhi-Dubai route, while four of five scheduled services were cancelled. Air India Express also operated only one return flight on the Delhi-Dubai route and cancelled five of six scheduled flights.
Air India Express further stated that all five flights to Abu Dhabi were cancelled. However, flights from Sharjah continued as planned. These flights are scheduled to operate to Delhi, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Airlines have advised passengers to confirm their flight status before heading to the airport. Experts say that the ongoing tensions in the Middle East may temporarily impact air traffic, so passengers should pay attention to regular updates to ensure a safe and smooth journey.
