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UAE flights status update: Latest cancellations and delays for Nov 9
Stay updated on UAE flight disruptions for Nov 9, including cancellations and delays affecting Saudi Arabia routes and international services.
UAE travellers heading into the new week faced ongoing flight disruptions, with Riyadh, Dammam and Abha among the Saudi destinations most affected by cancellations and schedule changes as of November 9. Major UAE carriers such as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia were still operating many services, though several Saudi routes remained disrupted.
Flynas and Riyadh Air were among the international carriers reporting fresh cancellations on Monday, November 9, along with delays to multiple international services at Dubai International Airport. Authorities continued to warn of a volatile regional security environment impacting aviation, with conflict-zone advisories in the Gulf, Iran and nearby airspace.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) maintains flight suspensions on Iranian airlines’ services to and from the UAE, effective from September 24, with carriers like Iran Airtour, Caspian Airlines and Karun Airlines affected. Passengers with tickets on these airlines were advised to contact their travel agents or carriers to arrange refunds or alternatives.
In relation to UAE–Israel air travel, several carriers faced restrictions or suspended services. Flydubai’s Dubai–Tel Aviv routes remained suspended during the investigation into the September 30 incident, while Emirates’ Dubai–Tel Aviv and related codeshare services were also suspended. Etihad operates direct Abu Dhabi–Tel Aviv flights, and passengers were urged to verify individual flight statuses before travel.
On the Saudi side, Riyadh and Dammam saw extended cancellations through Thursday, November 19 for both passenger and cargo flights between Abu Dhabi and those destinations. Jeddah services had some resumption, with certain EY flights reintroduced on November 6, though other routes remained subject to disruption.
Airport-level guidance continued to emphasize checking the specific flight number and status with the airline before heading to the airport, noting that published schedules could change rapidly. The advisory stressed that a booking platform listing does not guarantee operation, especially for routes affected by ongoing regional constraints.