Amid ongoing airspace restrictions triggered by escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, many flights to and from Pakistan and northern India have been cancelled or delayed at Dubai International Airport. Dubai-based carriers Emirates and flydubai have reported delays and cancellations.
According to the airport’s latest flight status, the following flights have been cancelled:
Multan (MUX): FZ 340
Lahore (LHE): EK 623, AC 7617, FZ 360
Sialkot (SKT): EK 619, FZ 338
Karachi (KHI): FZ 332
Faisalabad (LYP): FZ 356
Islamabad (ISB): FZ 354
The following flights have been delayed:
Lahore (LHE): PA 416, EK 625, AC 7579
Sialkot (SKT): PK 179
Islamabad (ISB): PA 210, EK 613, AC 7571
Multan (MUX): FZ 326
New Delhi (DEL): EK 513
Peshawar (PEW): EK 637
Abu Dhabi cancels flights
Several flights from Zayed International Airport have been cancelled as airspace restrictions continue to disrupt operations in the region.
According to the airport’s latest flight status, the following flights have been cancelled:
Etihad Airways (EY297) – Karachi
Pakistan International Airlines (PK264) – Lahore
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (3L335) – Multan
Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates and reschedule if necessary.
Qatar Airways suspends flights to Pakistan
Qatar Airways has temporarily suspended all flights to Pakistan following the closure of Pakistani airspace. The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation and reaffirmed that the safety of passengers and crew remains its top priority.
Passengers have been advised to check the latest updates on affected flights by visiting qatarairways.com or by contacting the airline’s customer service centre at +974 4144 5555.