This article was last updated at 3pm on Friday January 9.
Dubai’s biggest airlines have cancelled several flights to a neighbouring country.
Emirates has cancelled flights to the Iranian capital of Tehran on Friday January 9 and Saturday January 10.
And flydubai has cancelled all flights to Iran on Friday January 9 – including routes to Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz, Bandar Abbas and Lar.
No official reasons for the flight cancellations have been provided at this time, but travellers should check the status of their flight here if they are due to fly this weekend.
DXB flight cancellations to Iran
Emirates
Emirates has cancelled some flights to the Iranian capital on Friday January 9 and Saturday January 10. However, the world’s largest international airline’s 7.45am flight on Saturday is still scheduled for travel.
- Flight EK 979: Dubai to Tehran on Friday January 9
- Flight EK977 D: Dubai to Tehran on Saturday January 10
- Flight EK979: Dubai to Tehran on Saturday January 10
Emirates has been approached for comment.
flydubai
flydubai has cancelled all flights to Iran from Dubai International Airport on Friday January 9. Flights are still currently scheduled for travel on Saturday January 10 but this could change.
- Flight FZ1819, EK2373: Dubai to Tehran
- Flight FZ1931, EK2064: Dubai to Tehran
- Flight FZ1929, EK2490: Dubai to Tehran
- Flight FZ251, EK2082: Dubai to Mashhad
- Flight FZ241, EK2092: Dubai to Shiraz
- Flight FZ267, EK2090: Dubai to Lar
- Flight FZ243, EK2431: Dubai to Bandar Abbas
A flydubai spokesperson said: “flydubai flights to Iran on January 9 2026 have been cancelled.
“We are in direct contact with passengers whose travel plans have been affected. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and revise our flight schedule accordingly.
“Customers are advised to contact the flydubai Contact Centre in Dubai at (+971) 600 54 44 45, visit the flydubai travel shop, or reach out to their respective travel agent for rebooking options.
“Customers are also advised to update their contact details by visiting the Manage your booking section and to regularly check the status of their flights on flydubai.com.”
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