Dubai Airport Is Open Today: What Every Traveler Needs to Know on March 10

Dubai Airport Status Right Now — March 10, 2026

Current conditions at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) as of March 9, 2026:

• Airport status: Open and operating at DXB and DWC

• Emirates: Currently flying to 84 destinations and working to restore full network operations, with full capacity expected within the coming days

• flydubai: Continuing a reduced schedule from Terminals 2 and 3; flight durations may be longer than usual due to rerouting through alternative corridors

• Etihad: Operating a limited schedule from Abu Dhabi; additional limited services will resume today on March 10, with new tickets available via etihad.com

• Air Arabia: Operating a limited number of flights to and from the UAE including Austria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Italy, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey

• Virgin Atlantic: Seasonal Dubai service now suspended for the remainder of the winter season

• British Airways: Still unable to operate from Dubai; extra Muscat to London Heathrow flights are operating at 2:30am local time on March 10, 11, and 12 for customers with existing bookings in Oman or the UAE

• Oman Air: All flights to and from Amman, Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam, Kuwait, Copenhagen, Baghdad, and Khasab cancelled through March 11

• Qatar Airways: Has resumed repatriation flights from Doha, with departures on March 9 to Seoul, Moscow, London Heathrow, Delhi, Madrid, Islamabad, Beijing, Perth, and Nairobi

• Lufthansa Group: Suspension of flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi was scheduled until today, March 10 — check directly with your airline for updated status today

• KLM: Suspension of flights to and from Dubai was scheduled until today, March 10. Check klm.com for today's updated status

• Finnair: All flights to and from Dubai cancelled through March 29

• Norwegian: All Dubai flights cancelled through March 12

• UAE airspace: Partially open; flights operating through restricted corridors

• Passenger access: Confirmed bookings only. Do not travel to the airport without direct confirmation from your airline.

Source: Screenshot from Dubai Airports Website March 10, 2026

How Emirates Is Rebuilding Its Network

Emirates is currently flying to 84 destinations and has transported tens of thousands of passengers out of Dubai in recent days. The airline is gradually moving back to full operations following the partial reopening of UAE airspace, and despite a brief suspension on March 7, it still plans to return to full operations within the coming days.

The airline is accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority, and passengers transiting in Dubai will only be accepted if their connecting flight is also operating. Check your full itinerary, not just the first leg, before leaving for the airport.

• Check current flight availability at emirat.es/nowoperating

• Check flight status at emirat.es/flightstatus

• Passengers booked between February 28 and March 31 can rebook on an alternate flight through April 30, or request a refund via the Emirates website for direct bookings

What to Do Right Now

The airport is open and flights are moving, but this week has been a reminder that things can change fast. A few steps worth taking before you leave the house:

• Do not go to the airport without a confirmed booking from your airline. Even then, check again right before you leave. Conditions changed quickly this morning and schedules are still shifting.


• Check your flight status right before you leave. Not just the night before. Use the airline's app or website within an hour of departure.

• Check Emirates flight status at emirat.es/flightstatus.

• Check Etihad flight status at etihad.com.

• Keep an eye on your email and airline notifications. Airlines are contacting confirmed passengers directly with updates, rebookings, and boarding instructions.

• Confirm your terminal before leaving, as some operations have shifted between DXB terminals.

• If you need an Etihad refund, use the online form at etihad.com/en/help/refund-form


• If you are still stranded and cannot secure a commercial seat, contact your country's embassy about charter or repatriation options.

• If your flight was cancelled, contact your airline directly or your travel agent. Online rebooking portals are the fastest option for most carriers.

For the most up-to-date information, travelers are encouraged to monitor the following official accounts on X: Dubai Media Office, Dubai Airports, Emirates, and Etihad

The recovery is real and steadily building. Each day this week has brought more flights back online, more routes reopening, and more seats available. Just make sure to check your flight status before heading to the airport. If your flight is confirmed, you’re good to go.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai Airport March 10, 2026

Is Dubai Airport open today, March 10?

Yes. Both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are operating with a limited number of flights as airlines continue to expand their schedules. Only confirmed passengers should travel to the airport.

Are Emirates flights operating on March 10?

Yes. Emirates is currently flying to 84 destinations and plans to return to full network operations in the coming days. Check emirat.es/flightstatus before heading to the airport.

Can I get a refund on a cancelled Emirates flight?

Passengers booked between February 28 and March 31 can rebook on an alternate flight through April 30, or request a refund via the Emirates website for direct bookings. Passengers who booked through a travel agent should contact their agent.

Is Virgin Atlantic flying to Dubai today?

No. Virgin Atlantic has suspended its seasonal Dubai service for the remainder of the winter season. Contact the airline directly if you have an existing booking.

Can I get a refund on a cancelled Etihad flight?

Passengers on Etihad flights through March 10 (today) can request a refund via the online form at etihad.com/en/help/refund-form. Passengers with tickets issued on or before February 28 for travel up to March 21 may rebook free of charge onto Etihad flights through May 15.

Is Air Arabia flying today?

Yes. Air Arabia has started operating a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, with services running to Austria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Italy, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Check airarabia.com or contact the airline directly.

Is British Airways flying from Dubai today?

British Airways remains unable to operate from Dubai. Extra Muscat to London Heathrow flights are available for customers with existing bookings in Oman or the UAE, departing at 2:30am local time on March 10, 11, and 12. Contact BA at +44 203 467 3854.

What's the best alternative hub if I can't fly from Dubai?

Muscat, Oman remains the most reliable alternative. Multiple airlines are operating commercial and relief flights out of there, and British Airways, Qatar Airways, and others are using it as a gateway for passengers unable to depart from Dubai.

When will flights fully return to normal at Dubai Airport?

Because of the ongoing regional conflict, there is still the possibility that scores of flights could be cancelled again. Emirates is targeting a full network return within days, but the broader regional picture, including other Gulf hubs still affected by airspace restrictions, will take longer to normalize.