UAE carriers have extended flight suspensions for a fourth day due to airspace closure amid the ongoing military conflict in the region involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

The local airlines have suspended flights until Wednesday and Thursday. However, special flights by the UAE carriers in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) will continue to operate to repatriate stranded passengers in the country.

Airlines have stated that they are working diligently to ramp up operations once temporary restrictions are lifted.

Emirates has extended the suspension of scheduled flights until Wednesday, March 4. The world's largest international carrier continues to operate a limited number of passenger repatriation and freighter flights.

Air Arabia has also extended its scheduled flight suspension until 3pm UAE time on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Flights to certain destinations are suspended until March 5, 2026.

Etihad Airways' scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended until 2pm UAE time on Thursday, March 5. Some repositioning, cargo, and repatriation flights may operate in coordination with UAE authorities.

Flydubai has partially resumed flights on March 3, with limited flights operating from Terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International (DXB). The airline is prioritizing customers affected by the disruption and is working to ramp up operations once temporary restrictions are lifted.