Dubai — Dubai-based carrier flydubai confirmed on February 28, 2026, that it has cancelled and temporarily suspended a number of services to destinations in Iran and to Tel Aviv in Israel following sudden airspace closures linked to the ongoing attacks in the region. The airline said operations were being adjusted and passengers affected would be contacted.
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Operational update — Dubai
flydubai’s operational-updates page was refreshed several times on February 28 to reflect the rapidly changing situation. The airline stated it had cancelled several flights and temporarily suspended operations for the day while monitoring guidance from aviation authorities. The carrier directed customers to its live Flight Status and Operational Updates pages for the latest information.
Affected routes
Scheduled services from Dubai to multiple Iranian cities — including Tehran, Mashhad and Lar — were listed as cancelled on airline and airport schedules on February 28. Flights to Tel Aviv were also reported as not operating that day. Airline timetable screenshots and official airport listings showed the affected sectors marked as cancelled or temporarily suspended.
Passenger handling
flydubai said it was contacting customers whose travel plans were disrupted and offering options in line with its disruptions policy. The carrier’s published guidance notes on rebooking and refund procedures are available on its website; the policy allows rebooking around the original travel date or refunds in the form of vouchers in certain circumstances. Passengers were urged to verify bookings via the airline’s manage-booking tools.
Official statements
In its public update, flydubai stressed that passenger and crew safety was the chief concern while operations were adjusted in response to authorities’ airspace directives. The airline reiterated that schedule changes were driven by regional airspace closures and that further schedule updates would follow as the situation evolved. Media reporting and airport notices published on February 28 corroborated the airline’s statement.
Flight status verification
Customers can confirm individual flight cancellations and real-time status on flydubai’s Flight Status page and through the airline’s contact centre. The carrier’s operational page includes timestamps for its latest updates and instructions for impacted travellers to check their booking details.
