International carriers are extending flight suspensions across parts of the Middle East amid escalating tension in the region.
The US military carried out its 10th night of consecutive strikes against Iranian military targets on Monday, which it said were aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The aviation sector had been steadily recovering following large-scale closures after the Iran war began on February 28. But air travel in the Gulf is facing renewed disruption as airlines reposition their operations amid military escalation between the US and Iran.
Here's how international airlines are responding.
Air France
Air France, which was scheduled to resume its Middle East operations on July 20, has extended its suspensions to routes across the region. Flights to Riyadh remain suspended until July 24, while flights to Dubai will now resume on July 27. Beirut flights are suspended until August 2.
“The resumption of operations will remain subject to an assessment of the security situation locally, which is rapidly evolving,” the airline said.
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines flights to Dubai were scheduled to resume on August 2, but the suspension has been extended until October 24.
“As the situation remains fluid, other flights may be affected,” the airline said on its website. “Customers affected by flight cancellations will be reaccommodated on alternative flights or can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket.”
Scoot
The low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines has suspended its Singapore-Jeddah flights until August 8.
Customers affected by flight cancellations may request a full refund if they choose not to continue with their travel, or they may choose to rebook on alternative Scoot flights, the airline said.
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines has resumed flights to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Damascus, Beirut and Amman as the carrier continues to restore services across parts of the Middle East. But flights to Iran remain suspended. The airline also cautioned of further disruptions due to the latest escalation.
“Some of our flights to and from Iran and the surrounding region have been cancelled. The current situation in the region's airspace is being monitored in real-time, and additional flight cancellations may occur,” the airline posted on its website.
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines flights from Manila to Doha have resumed, but flights to Dubai are suspended until October 2.
“We continue to closely monitor the situation and will restore full capacity as conditions allow,” the airline said.
KLM
KLM has adjusted its flight schedule across the Middle East, and continues to avoid flying through the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Israel, as well as parts of the Arabian Gulf.
Flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Dubai are suspended until August 23.
The airline said it was not yet able to resume its regular schedule in the region, with flights cancelled or adjusted depending on operational conditions.
Passengers affected by cancellations can rebook their travel for a later date or request a refund, depending on ticket conditions.
British Airways
British Airways has delayed its phased return to the Middle East, originally set to resume on July 1.
Under the revised schedule, flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman will remain suspended until October 25.
The carrier is also reducing frequencies on other Middle East routes. Flights to Doha will operate once daily instead of twice daily from August 1, while services to Riyadh will be reduced from two daily flights to one daily flight from August 8.
The airline has permanently suspended flights to Jeddah.
Air Canada
Air Canada has extended the suspension of its flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai until October 24. Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to check directly with the airline for rebooking and refund options as schedules continue to be adjusted in response to regional conditions.
Air Astana
Kazakhstan's national carrier has suspended flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai until August 31 “due to the further deterioration of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf area”.
“Passengers are entitled to a full refund at the point of purchase, free rebooking to later dates, or rebooking to other international destinations operated by Air Astana,” the airline said.
Finnair
Finnair has extended its flight suspensions between Helsinki and Dubai until October 24.
Meanwhile, its flights to Doha will remain suspended for the winter season “due to commercial reasons”, the airline said. “Finnair customers who have bookings from October 3 to March 27, 2027, will be rerouted, mostly on Qatar Airways-operated flights on these routes,” the airline said.
Cathay Pacific
The Hong Kong carrier has extended its suspension of flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until October 24 and October 25 respectively. Flights were earlier scheduled to resume on September 1.
“Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, reroute or refund their tickets. Cathay will continue to closely monitor the evolving situation in the Middle East,” the airline said.
Lufthansa
Lufthansa Group has suspended flights to several destinations in the region.
While Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss have resumed operations to Tel Aviv, Brussels Airlines flights to Tel Aviv remain suspended.
Lufthansa and Swiss flights to Dubai also remain suspended until September 13.
Meanwhile, services of Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Dammam, Riyadh, Erbil, Muscat and Tehran are on hold until October 24.
