Monday March 09, 2026

UAE airports resume partial operations as airlines restore services

Published : 09 Mar 2026, 01:06

  DF News Desk
This photo taken on March 7, 2026 shows the Dubai International Airport in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Photo: Xinhua.

Airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) partially resumed flight operations on Sunday, following disruptions caused by recent regional tensions, reported Xinhua.

Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC) have resumed limited operations, while airports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah are also operating a reduced number of flights. Access to terminals is restricted to passengers with confirmed bookings, according to airport authorities.

Major UAE carriers, including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, and Air Arabia, have resumed a limited number of flights and advised passengers to check flight statuses, as schedules remain subject to change.

On Saturday, flight operations at several UAE airports were temporarily suspended due to regional security concerns but gradually resumed later in the day.