Gulf states shut airspace disrupting air site visitors

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A number of Gulf states have closed their respective airspace following the outbreak of conflict in Iran. At this level, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and Kuwait have all closed their airspace. This has affected some flights to and from the previous Yugoslavia departing and arriving on February 28.

• Flydubai flight FZ1745 from Dubai to Belgrade was diverted shortly after departure again to Dubai

• Flydubai flight FZ1789 from Dubai to Ljubljana was diverted shortly after departure again to Dubai

• Flydubai flight FZ1793 from Dubai to Zagreb is delayed till additional discover

• Flydubai flight FZ761 from Dubai to Sarajevo is delayed till additional discover

• Flydubai flight FZ1518 from Belgrade to Dubai has diverted again to Belgrade

Qatar Airways flights QR231 and QR217 from Doha to Belgrade and Zagreb respectively departed from the Qatari capital this morning and are scheduled to reach at their vacation spot on time. Nonetheless, return sectors from Belgrade and Zagreb to Doha are more likely to be cancelled because the airline has suspended flights till additional discover.

Explosions have been heard in Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia because the scenario evolves.

Short-term Suspension of Qatar Airways Flights attributable to Qatari Airspace Closure

Qatar Airways Group confirms the non permanent suspension of its flights to, and from, Doha because of the closure of Qatari airspace.

The airline is working intently with authorities stakeholders and the…

— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) February 28, 2026

As a consequence of a number of regional airspace closures, Emirates has briefly suspended operations to and from Dubai.

Emirates urges clients to test and for the newest updates earlier than continuing to the airport.

We’re actively monitoring… pic.twitter.com/SLDC7iNaUN

— Emirates Help (@EmiratesSupport) February 28, 2026

Dubai Airports confirms that some flights at Dubai Worldwide (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum Worldwide (DWC) are cancelled or delayed because of the non permanent partial closure of UAE airspace, as an distinctive precautionary measure amid evolving regional safety…

— Dubai Media Workplace (@DXBMediaOffice) February 28, 2026