DUBAI- Emirates Airline (EK) has advised passengers to confirm their flight bookings online before travelling to Dubai International Airport (DXB), as the airline continues operating a limited schedule following regional disruptions.
The airline said it is prioritising customers with earlier reservations while maintaining flights from Dubai (DXB) to select global destinations, including London Heathrow (LHR), Mumbai (BOM), Sydney (SYD), and New York John F Kennedy (JFK).
Emirates Reduced Flight Operations
Emirates has asked travellers to avoid visiting Dubai International Airport (DXB) unless they hold a confirmed booking or receive direct communication from the airline. The advisory aims to prevent unnecessary congestion at the airport while the carrier operates a reduced number of flights.
The airline stated that only selected international routes are currently active, and passengers with existing bookings are receiving priority for available seats. Travellers seeking to make new reservations are advised to check real-time flight availability through the airline’s official website.
According to Emirates, customers can verify available routes and book flights through its online booking portal. The airline noted that operational changes remain possible as schedules continue to adjust.
Passengers were also encouraged to monitor email notifications and airline updates before travelling to the airport. These communications may include information about schedule changes, flight delays, or cancellations.
Flights Continue From Dubai to Key Global Destinations
Despite the operational limitations, Emirates continues to maintain connections from Dubai (DXB) to major cities across several regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.
Some of the currently active routes include:
- Dubai (DXB) to Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), and Perth (PER) in Australia
- Dubai (DXB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), and Amsterdam (AMS) in Europe
- Dubai (DXB) to Mumbai (BOM), Delhi (DEL), Bengaluru (BLR), and Chennai (MAA) in India
- Dubai (DXB) to New York John F Kennedy (JFK), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) in the United States
- Dubai (DXB) to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) in Canada
- Dubai (DXB) to Singapore Changi (SIN), Bangkok (BKK), and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Asia
The airline also continues services to destinations in Africa such as Nairobi (NBO), Accra (ACC), and Johannesburg (JNB), as well as Middle East routes including Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), and Amman (AMM).
Priority Given to Passengers With Earlier Bookings
Emirates confirmed that passengers who held confirmed bookings before the disruption are being accommodated first. This approach aims to help travellers who were affected by earlier schedule changes or cancellations.
Customers who need to modify travel plans can review available options through the airline’s website. Emirates has also published a dedicated FAQ section explaining flight operations, rebooking options, and customer support resources.
Airlines Gradually Restore Middle East Operations
The advisory comes as airlines across the Middle East gradually restore flight services after recent airspace disruptions affected regional aviation networks.
Several carriers are currently operating reduced schedules while working to clear backlogs and assist stranded passengers. Flight frequencies and routes are expected to increase gradually as operational conditions stabilise.
Emirates said travellers should continue checking the latest updates online before travelling, as schedules may change at short notice.
Here’s a flight schedule table:
Emirates Flight Schedule From Dubai (DXB)
| Destination City | Airport (IATA) | Country | Emirates Flight Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires | EZE | Argentina | EK247 |
| Melbourne | MEL | Australia | EK406 |
| Perth | PER | Australia | EK420 |
| Sydney | SYD | Australia | EK412 |
| Vienna | VIE | Austria | EK127 |
| Dhaka | DAC | Bangladesh | EK582 |
| Brussels | BRU | Belgium | EK181 |
| Rio de Janeiro | GIG | Brazil | EK247 |
| São Paulo | GRU | Brazil | EK261 |
| Siem Reap | SAI | Cambodia | EK370 |
| Toronto | YYZ | Canada | EK241 |
| Beijing | PEK | China | EK306 |
| Guangzhou | CAN | China | EK362 |
| Shanghai | PVG | China | EK304 |
| Shenzhen | SZX | China | EK328 |
| Abidjan | ABJ | Côte d’Ivoire | EK787 |
| Larnaca | LCA | Cyprus | EK109 |
| Prague | PRG | Czech Republic | EK139 |
| Copenhagen | CPH | Denmark | EK151 |
| Cairo | CAI | Egypt | EK921, EK923, EK927 |
| Addis Ababa | ADD | Ethiopia | EK723 |
| Paris | CDG | France | EK071, EK073, EK075 |
| Nice | NCE | France | EK077 |
| Frankfurt | FRA | Germany | EK043, EK045, EK047 |
| Munich | MUC | Germany | EK051 |
| Düsseldorf | DUS | Germany | EK055 |
| Hamburg | HAM | Germany | EK059 |
| Accra | ACC | Ghana | EK787 |
| Athens | ATH | Greece | EK209 |
| Conakry | CKY | Guinea | EK795, EK797 |
| Hong Kong | HKG | Hong Kong SAR | EK380, EK384 |
| Budapest | BUD | Hungary | EK111 |
| Ahmedabad | AMD | India | EK538, EK540 |
| Bengaluru | BLR | India | EK564, EK566, EK568 |
| Chennai | MAA | India | EK542, EK544, EK546 |
| Delhi | DEL | India | EK510, EK512, EK514, EK516 |
| Hyderabad | HYD | India | EK524, EK526, EK528 |
| Kochi | COK | India | EK530, EK532 |
| Kolkata | CCU | India | EK570, EK572 |
| Mumbai | BOM | India | EK500, EK502, EK504, EK506, EK508 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | TRV | India | EK522 |
| Denpasar Bali | DPS | Indonesia | EK368 |
| Jakarta | CGK | Indonesia | EK358 |
| Dublin | DUB | Ireland | EK163 |
| Milan | MXP | Italy | EK205 |
| Rome | FCO | Italy | EK095, EK097 |
| Tokyo Haneda | HND | Japan | EK312 |
| Tokyo Narita | NRT | Japan | EK318 |
| Amman | AMM | Jordan | EK903 |
| Nairobi | NBO | Kenya | EK717 |
| Seoul | ICN | South Korea | EK322 |
| Kuala Lumpur | KUL | Malaysia | EK342 |
| Malé | MLE | Maldives | EK656, EK658 |
| Malta | MLA | Malta | EK109 |
| Mauritius | MRU | Mauritius | EK703 |
| Mexico City | MEX | Mexico | EK255 |
| Casablanca | CMN | Morocco | EK751 |
| Amsterdam | AMS | Netherlands | EK145 |
| Auckland | AKL | New Zealand | EK448 |
| Christchurch | CHC | New Zealand | EK412 |
| Lagos | LOS | Nigeria | EK783 |
| Oslo | OSL | Norway | EK159 |
| Islamabad | ISB | Pakistan | EK612, EK614 |
| Karachi | KHI | Pakistan | EK600, EK602, EK606 |
| Lahore | LHE | Pakistan | EK622, EK624 |
| Manila | MNL | Philippines | EK332, EK334, EK336 |
| Warsaw | WAW | Poland | EK179 |
| Lisbon | LIS | Portugal | EK193 |
| Moscow Domodedovo | DME | Russia | EK129, EK131, EK133 |
| St Petersburg | LED | Russia | EK175 |
| Jeddah | JED | Saudi Arabia | EK801, EK803, EK805 |
| Medina | MED | Saudi Arabia | EK809 |
| Riyadh | RUH | Saudi Arabia | EK817, EK819 |
| Seychelles | SEZ | Seychelles | EK705 |
| Singapore | SIN | Singapore | EK314 |
| Cape Town | CPT | South Africa | EK770 |
| Johannesburg | JNB | South Africa | EK765, EK767 |
| Barcelona | BCN | Spain | EK255 |
| Madrid | MAD | Spain | EK141, EK143 |
| Colombo | CMB | Sri Lanka | EK650, EK654 |
| Stockholm | ARN | Sweden | EK157 |
| Geneva | GVA | Switzerland | EK083 |
| Zurich | ZRH | Switzerland | EK085 |
| Taipei | TPE | Taiwan | EK366 |
| Bangkok | BKK | Thailand | EK370, EK372, EK384 |
| Phuket | HKT | Thailand | EK378 |
| Tunis | TUN | Tunisia | EK747 |
| Istanbul | IST | Türkiye | EK121, EK123 |
| Birmingham | BHX | United Kingdom | EK039 |
| Edinburgh | EDI | United Kingdom | EK023 |
| Glasgow | GLA | United Kingdom | EK027 |
| London Gatwick | LGW | United Kingdom | EK009, EK069 |
| London Heathrow | LHR | United Kingdom | EK001, EK003, EK005, EK007, EK029, EK031 |
| London Stansted | STN | United Kingdom | EK067 |
| Manchester | MAN | United Kingdom | EK019, EK021 |
| Newcastle | NCL | United Kingdom | EK035 |
| Boston | BOS | United States | EK237 |
| Chicago O’Hare | ORD | United States | EK235 |
| Dallas Fort Worth | DFW | United States | EK221 |
| New York JFK | JFK | United States | EK203, EK205 |
| Newark | EWR | United States | EK209 |
| San Francisco | SFO | United States | EK225 |
| Seattle | SEA | United States | EK229 |
| Da Nang | DAD | Vietnam | EK370 |
| Hanoi | HAN | Vietnam | EK394 |
| Ho Chi Minh City | SGN | Vietnam | EK392 |
| Lusaka | LUN | Zambia | EK713 |
| Harare | HRE | Zimbabwe | EK713 |
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Authorities in Dubai confirmed a minor drone incident in the Al Bada’a residential area, with no injuries reported. Dubai is served by Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest hubs and the main base of Emirates (EK).
The incident occurred as regional tensions escalated across the Gulf, with attacks reported in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and waters near Dubai. Bahrain’s Muharraq Island hosts Bahrain International Airport (BAH), while Kuwait is served by Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Riyadh by King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Drone Activity Raises Security Concerns in Dubai
Dubai authorities responded to what officials described as a minor drone incident in the Al Bada’a neighborhood on Thursday. The Dubai Government Media Office confirmed the incident in a statement on X, noting that emergency teams were dispatched and no injuries were reported.
Witnesses in downtown Dubai reported hearing explosions shortly before the official confirmation. An AFP correspondent observed small clouds of smoke rising above the residential district. The smoke dissipated within a short period, and no significant structural damage was immediately reported.
The drone incident occurred amid a broader regional conflict that began on February 28, following military actions involving the United States and Israel. Iran has since launched a series of retaliatory attacks across several Gulf locations.
Maritime Strike Near Dubai Coast
Earlier the same day, a container ship sailing in the Persian Gulf was struck by a projectile near the coast of Dubai. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center confirmed the incident and reported that the strike caused a small onboard fire.
The vessel’s crew remained safe, and maritime authorities monitored the situation as the fire was brought under control. The event highlighted rising risks to shipping lanes in the Gulf, a vital route for global energy and trade flows.
Attacks Reported Across the Gulf Region
Several Gulf countries reported drone or missile attacks during the same period.
In Bahrain, an Iranian strike triggered a large fire on Muharraq Island, an area that houses the country’s international airport and key jet fuel storage facilities. Tanks in the surrounding area also support Bahrain’s oil industry.
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry confirmed that an Iranian drone crashed into a residential building, injuring two people. Emergency teams responded quickly, and authorities began assessing structural damage in the affected area.
The United Arab Emirates activated air defense systems twice to protect Dubai from incoming threats. Officials also confirmed that firefighters extinguished a blaze at a tower in Dubai Creek Harbor after a drone strike.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Multiple Drones
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting several drones targeting critical locations within the kingdom. One drone was aimed at Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter, while others were detected in the eastern region.
Saudi authorities confirmed that at least one intercepted drone appeared to be targeting the Shaybah oil field, one of the country’s major energy facilities.
These incidents form part of a wider pattern of attacks across the Gulf since the conflict began. According to regional reports, the violence has resulted in at least 24 deaths, including seven US service members and 11 civilians.
Governments across the region continue to monitor the security situation as air defense systems remain on high alert.
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