Dubai airport has experienced major flight disruptions, as British Airways announced it will ground all flights to Dubai until June due to ongoing Iranian attacks on airports across the region.
Passenger planes parked at Dubai International Airport in Dubai (file photo)
British Airways (BA) has cancelled all flights to Dubai until June as Iran continues its attacks on the UAE.
BA confirmed that flights to Amman, Bahrain, Dubai and Tel Aviv are now cancelled until May 31 and flights to Doha until April 30, the airline said in a new update.
“[The cancellations are] due to the continued uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East, the instability of the airspace, and the need to provide greater clarity to our customers,” a BA spokesperson said.
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In 2025, Dubai International Airport was the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, handling approximately 90 million passengers.
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Approximately 8.7 million passengers arrived in December 2025 alone, the busiest single month in the airport’s history. express report.
This airport connects passengers to 291 destinations in 110 countries.
The UK Foreign Office currently advises caution against all but essential travel to the UAE and other Gulf states due to regional tensions.
Those who are already in the UAE are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities, register their presence with the UK Government and be prepared for sudden changes in the security situation.
Travel journalist Simon Calder told BBC Radio Scotland that, despite being on the UK Foreign Office’s “no go” list, many travellers were still taking the risk and choosing to fly there.
