Is Dubai International Airport Open on April 10? EASA Extended to April 24 — But the Ceasefire Just Changed the Whole Timeline

Why April 10 Is Different From Every Date Before It

We've been tracking this situation since February 28, and April 10 is the first day the word "ceasefire" is relevant to what's happening at Dubai Airport. That changes things in ways that are real but not yet settled.

The US-Iran ceasefire that took effect on April 8 is a two-week pause in hostilities. It's not a peace deal, it's a temporary halt while negotiations begin. Those talks start today in Islamabad, and their outcome will determine whether the ceasefire holds, extends, or collapses. If negotiations progress, EASA's April 24 review becomes genuinely interesting. If talks break down, the clock resets, and everything gets pushed back further.

What's already changed: Bahrain opened its airport. Iraq reopened its airspace. British Airways gave a July date for Dubai — the first concrete return timeline from a major European carrier. Saudia is coming back to Dubai tomorrow. These aren't things that were happening a week ago.

What hasn't changed: EASA's bulletin. European war-risk insurance. The fact that Iran's airspace is still closed. The requirement that European-regulated carriers avoid UAE airspace entirely. Those things require the ceasefire to hold and EASA to update its assessment, which it will review again on April 24.

British Airways Named July 1, and Dropped Jeddah Permanently

This is the clearest signal yet from a major European carrier about what the post-crisis landscape looks like. British Airways announced today that it will resume flights to Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv on July 1, 2026, but at a significantly reduced scale. Dubai goes from three daily flights to one. Doha and Tel Aviv each drop from two daily to one. Riyadh restarts in mid-May at one daily flight, down from two.

More permanently significant: Jeddah is off the BA network for good, effective April 24. The airline is redeploying the freed-up aircraft to India and Africa, doubling flights to Bangalore and Nairobi, increasing capacity to Delhi and Hyderabad. This isn't just a crisis response anymore. BA is using this disruption to reshape its Middle East strategy permanently.

Read that as a signal about how European airlines view the Gulf going forward. Even with the ceasefire, even with Dubai open, BA isn't coming back at full strength.

Who's Flying and Who Isn't — April 9, 2026

Here’s where the major airlines stand as of today:

Middle East Airlines: Running scheduled services between DXB and Beirut.

China Southern Airlines: Select routes from Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Check the airline's website before departing.

British Airways: Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv resuming July 1 at one daily flight each (down from 3 daily for Dubai pre-crisis). Riyadh restarts mid-May at one daily. Jeddah permanently dropped from the BA network from April 24. Bahrain and Amman not resuming until October 25. Full refund or free date change for all affected bookings through October 31.

Air France: Dubai and Riyadh suspended through May 3. May 4 for flights departing Dubai. Free postponement in same travel class, or one-year voucher on Air France, KLM, or Delta. Check airfrance.com directly.

Lufthansa Group (LH, SWISS, Austrian, ITA, Brussels): Dubai suspended through at least May 31. Eurowings through October 24. Aiming to restart in June if EASA's April 24 review permits. Tickets issued by March 1 for travel March 16 to 26 eligible for refund.

KLM: Not flying to or from Dubai through May 17. Aiming for June restart, subject to EASA April 24 review. Rebook free or request a refund through the My Trip portal.

Singapore Airlines: SQ494/SQ495 Dubai route suspended through May 31. Full refund or reaccommodation on alternative flights at singaporeair.com.

Turkish Airlines: No confirmed restart date. Extended its flexible travel policy: passengers booked Feb 28 through May 31, with tickets issued on or before Feb 28, can change free of charge, get full refunds, or extend ticket validity until July 10.

United Airlines: Dubai flights impacted through June 15. Ticket by Feb 28 for travel March 8 through June 15? Reschedule with no fees or fare difference. New travel after June 15: change fees waived, fare difference may apply.

Air Canada: Dubai suspension now extended to September 7, 2026 — a significant push from the previous April 30 end date. Passengers can rebook to the same destination or reroute to Europe, UK, India, or Africa at no extra cost.

Philippine Airlines: Manila to Dubai (PR 658/659) suspended through April 30. Rebook and refund options on the airline's website. Philippine Airlines is separately restarting Manila to Riyadh from April 10 on adjusted routings.

Cathay Pacific: All Dubai flights canceled through April 30.

Wizz Air: Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Amman from mainland Europe suspended through mid-September.

Oman Air: Dubai and Gulf routes suspended through April 30. European, Southeast Asian, and African network running normally.

Virgin Atlantic: Dubai seasonal service suspended. Riyadh paused and under ongoing review.

The Next 14 Days Are the Most Important in This Crisis for Travelers

The ceasefire gives this situation a genuine shape for the first time. There's a two-week window, ending around April 22, during which negotiations in Islamabad will determine whether Gulf airspace returns to something closer to normal or resets to the February 28 situation. The outcome of those talks directly shapes what EASA does on April 24, which shapes what British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM do in May and June.

For travelers with bookings in May or June on European carriers: this is the week to watch. If Islamabad talks progress, you have reason for cautious optimism. If they collapse, start looking at alternatives and checking your airline's waiver terms. Either way, don't pay out of pocket for anything non-refundable until the ceasefire picture is clearer.

DXB is doing fine on its own terms. Emirates and flydubai are flying. The airport is stable. The story has shifted from "will Dubai Airport stay open" to "when will Europe come back", and the answer to that question is being written in Islamabad right now, not at the airport.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dubai Airport April 9, 2026

Is Dubai International Airport open on April 10, 2026?

Yes. DXB is open and operating with 220-plus combined daily departures from Emirates and flydubai. No new incidents overnight. Dubai Airports' advisory to confirm your departure time directly with your airline before traveling remains active.

What did EASA decide on April 10?

EASA extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB 2026-03-R6) for the Middle East and Persian Gulf until April 24, 2026, following a joint review with EU Member States and the European Commission. No changes were made to the content — the same advisory stands to avoid all altitudes in UAE, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia's Jeddah FIR. April 24 is now the next review date.

When is British Airways returning to Dubai?

British Airways announced today it will resume London Heathrow to Dubai from July 1, 2026, reduced from the pre-crisis three daily flights to one daily flight. This is the first concrete return date named by a major European carrier. Riyadh restarts mid-May at one daily flight. Jeddah is permanently dropped from the BA network from April 24. Bahrain and Amman don't resume until October 25. Full refund or free date change available for all affected bookings through October 31.

What is the US-Iran ceasefire and how does it affect Dubai flights?

A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect on April 8, 2026. It's a temporary halt in hostilities while formal negotiations begin — those talks started today in Islamabad. The ceasefire has already prompted Bahrain to reopen its airport, Iraq to reopen its airspace, and Gulf Air to resume flights. Airlines are cautiously mapping return plans around it. But because it's temporary and fragile, EASA still extended its bulletin, and most European carriers are waiting to see whether it holds before committing to restart dates.

Is Bahrain airport open again?

Yes. Bahrain International Airport reopened on April 8-9, following the ceasefire announcement. Gulf Air returned three aircraft to Bahrain on the night of April 8 and is now operating flights to 13 destinations including Dubai, London Heathrow, Mumbai, Delhi, Islamabad, and Jeddah. Most international carriers have not yet confirmed Bahrain return dates — British Airways has Bahrain scheduled for October 25 at the earliest.

When will Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa resume Dubai flights?

Air France's current suspension runs through May 3. KLM is suspended through May 17. Lufthansa Group through at least May 31. All three are expected to aim for June restarts, subject to EASA's April 24 bulletin review. If the ceasefire holds and EASA modifies its advisory on April 24, a June return becomes credible. If EASA extends again, those dates will slip further out.

What is the next key date for Dubai airport news?

April 24, when EASA reviews its conflict zone bulletin again. Between now and then, the two-week ceasefire window is the crucial variable. If negotiations in Islamabad make meaningful progress and the ceasefire holds, EASA may modify or lift the bulletin on April 24, opening the door for European carriers to begin planning returns. Watch your airline's website and EASA's advisory page around that date.

Are Emirates rebooking terms still available?

Yes. Customers booked for travel between February 28 and April 30 can rebook to the same destination by June 15 at no extra cost, or request a full refund at emirates.com. New tickets purchased from April 2 onward include one complimentary date change. Contact Emirates directly if you booked with them — travel agent bookings must go through the agent.